Quadro 5000M vs Tesla M6

When comparing Quadro 5000M and Tesla M6, 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 5000M and Tesla M6 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro 5000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro 5000M 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 5000M here:

Main Specs

  Quadro 5000M Tesla M6
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 100 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 100 Watt.
  • Quadro 5000M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Tesla M6 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • Tesla M6 has 6 GB more memory, than Quadro 5000M.
  • Quadro 5000M is used in Mobile workstations, and Tesla M6 - in Desktops.
  • Quadro 5000M is build with Fermi architecture, and Tesla M6 - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of Tesla M6 is 525 MHz higher, than Quadro 5000M.
  • Quadro 5000M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Tesla M6 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla M6 is 3812 MHz higher, than Quadro 5000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 35−40
ultra / 1080p 6−7 24−27
QHD / 1440p 0−1 20−22
4K / 2160p 10−12
low / 720p 21−24 65−70
medium / 1080p 12−14 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 238% more, than Quadro 5000M.

Full Specs

  Quadro 5000M Tesla M6
Architecture Fermi Maxwell 2.0
Code name Fermi GM204
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 27 July 2010 30 August 2015
Pipelines 320 1536
Core clock speed 405 MHz 930 MHz
Boost Clock 1180 MHz
Transistor count 3,100 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 16.20 113.3
Floating-point performance 518.4 gflops 3,625 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1200 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 76.8 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
Laptop size large
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