Quadro M5000M vs Tesla M6

When comparing Quadro M5000M 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 M5000M and Tesla M6 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Quadro M5000M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M5000M 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 M5000M here:

Main Specs

  Quadro M5000M Tesla M6
Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 100 Watt.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Quadro M5000M and Tesla M6 have maximum RAM of 8 GB.
  • Quadro M5000M is used in Mobile workstations, and Tesla M6 - in Desktops.
  • Quadro M5000M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Tesla M6 - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M5000M is 32 MHz higher, than Tesla M6.
  • Quadro M5000M and Tesla M6 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Tesla M6 is 12 MHz higher, than Quadro M5000M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 35−40
ultra / 1080p 21−24 24−27
QHD / 1440p 16−18 20−22
4K / 2160p 10−11 10−12
low / 720p 60−65 65−70
medium / 1080p 40−45 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 9% more, than Quadro M5000M.

Full Specs

  Quadro M5000M Tesla M6
Architecture Maxwell Maxwell 2.0
Code name GM204 GM204
Type Mobile workstation Workstation
Release date 2 October 2015 30 August 2015
Pipelines 1,536 1536
Core clock speed 962 MHz 930 MHz
Boost Clock 1051 MHz 1180 MHz
Transistor count 5,200 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 93.60 113.3
Floating-point performance 2,995 gflops 3,625 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 5000 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.0 6.4
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA 5.2 5.2
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 366 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Display Port 1.2
3D Vision Pro +
Mosaic +
nView Display Management +
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