FirePro W600 vs Quadro 5010M
FirePro W600
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Quadro 5010M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro W600 is positioned at rank 253 and the Quadro 5010M is on rank 19, so the Quadro 5010M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W600
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 5010M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 5010M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro W600 | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W600 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro W600 and Quadro 5010M
FirePro W600
The FirePro W600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 13 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,695 points. Launch price was $599.
Quadro 5010M
The Quadro 5010M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 450 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,691 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro W600 scores 1,695 and the Quadro 5010M reaches 1,691 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro W600 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro 5010M uses Fermi 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (FirePro W600) vs 384 (Quadro 5010M). Raw compute: 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro W600) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro 5010M).
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,695 | 1,691 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.768 TFLOPS+11% | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 768 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro W600 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 5010M has 4 GB. The Quadro 5010M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (FirePro W600) vs 512 KB (Quadro 5010M) — the Quadro 5010M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro W600 draws 75W versus the Quadro 5010M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The FirePro W600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro W600) vs 350W (Quadro 5010M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown | — |
| Perf/Watt | 22.6+34% | 16.9 |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W600 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | FirePro W600 | Quadro 5010M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GF110 |
| Release | June 13 2012 | February 22 2011 |
| Ranking | #732 | #733 |
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