Quadro 5010M vs Radeon 550X
When comparing Quadro 5010M and Radeon 550X, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between Quadro 5010M and Radeon 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon 550X
Quadro 5010M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Quadro 5010M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Quadro 5010M here:
Main Specs
Quadro 5010M | Radeon 550X | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 50 Watt |
Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | |
Memory type | GDDR5 ECC | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- Quadro 5010M has 100% more power consumption, than Radeon 550X.
- Quadro 5010M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- Quadro 5010M has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon 550X.
- Quadro 5010M is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon 550X - in Desktops.
- Quadro 5010M is build with Fermi architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 632 MHz higher, than Quadro 5010M.
- Quadro 5010M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Radeon 550X - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon 550X is 5700 MHz higher, than Quadro 5010M.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 9−10 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Battlefield 5 is 40% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
Quadro 5010M and Radeon 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 160−170 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | 130−140 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 27−30 |
high / 768p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 18% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 20−22 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 80−85 |
medium / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Dota 2 is 16% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−12 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 20−22 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 9−10 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Far Cry 5 is 20% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
low / 720p | 75−80 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Fortnite is 25% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Forza Horizon 4 is 38% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 65−70 | 55−60 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Grand Theft Auto V is 22% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 5−6 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Metro Exodus is 28% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 95−100 |
high / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Minecraft is 8% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 20% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 30% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
medium / 768p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 6−7 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 30% more, than Radeon 550X. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
medium / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 20−22 |
high / 768p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro 5010M in World of Tanks is 10% more, than Radeon 550X. |
Full Specs
Quadro 5010M | Radeon 550X | |
Architecture | Fermi | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | N12E-Q5 | Lexa |
Type | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
Release date | 22 February 2011 | 27 March 2019 |
Pipelines | 384 | 512 |
Core clock speed | 450 MHz | 1082 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | |
Transistor count | 3,000 million | 2,200 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 21.60 | 38.98 |
Floating-point performance | 691.2 gflops | |
Length | 145 mm | |
Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 1300 MHz | 7000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 112.0 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_0) |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.1 | 2.0 |
Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
CUDA | 2.0 | |
Laptop size | large | |
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