GeForce GTX 670M vs Quadro 5010M

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.

GeForce GTX 670M vs Quadro 5010M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 670M vs Quadro 5010M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 670M

2012

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro 5010M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro 5010M

2011

Why buy it

✅7.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro 5010M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 7.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 670M instead at 1,714 vs 1,691, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 670M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2012 generation instead of 2011. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 670M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro 5010M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 670M vs Quadro 5010M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 670M

The GeForce GTX 670M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 598 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,714 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 670M scores 1,714 and the Quadro 5010M reaches 1,691 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 670M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro 5010M uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 336 (GeForce GTX 670M) vs 384 (Quadro 5010M). Raw compute: 0.8037 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670M) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro 5010M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 670M	Quadro 5010M
G3D Mark Score	1,714+1%	1,691
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	336	384+14%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8037 TFLOPS+16%	0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	56+17%	48
L1 Cache	448 KB	768 KB+71%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 670M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro 5010M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670M	Quadro 5010M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 670M has 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 5010M carries 4 GB. Quadro 5010M gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 670M and 64-bit on the Quadro 5010M. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 670M) vs 512 KB (Quadro 5010M) — the Quadro 5010M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670M	Quadro 5010M
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 670M draws 75W versus the Quadro 5010M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 670M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 670M) vs 350W (Quadro 5010M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.