GeForce GTX 770M vs Quadro K5000M

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 770M vs Quadro K5000M FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 770M vs Quadro K5000M: 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 770M

2013

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro K5000M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quadro K5000M

2012

Why buy it

✅47.3% 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

❌2012 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 K5000M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 47.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.8% in PassMark G3D (2,805 vs 2,784), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce GTX 770M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2013 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro K5000M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro K5000M is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 770M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 770M vs Quadro K5000M Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 770M

The GeForce GTX 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,784 points. Launch price was $189.99.

Quadro K5000M

The Quadro K5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 601 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,805 points. Launch price was $329.99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 770M scores 2,784 and the Quadro K5000M reaches 2,805 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 770M is built on Kepler while the Quadro K5000M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 1,344 (Quadro K5000M). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 1.615 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Quadro K5000M
G3D Mark Score	2,784	2,805
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	960	1344+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.53 TFLOPS	1.615 TFLOPS+6%
ROPs	24	32+33%
TMUs	80	112+40%
L1 Cache	80 KB	112 KB+40%
L2 Cache	384 KB	512 KB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 770M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Quadro K5000M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Quadro K5000M
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 770M has 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K5000M carries 4 GB. Quadro K5000M 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 770M and 64-bit on the Quadro K5000M. L2 Cache: 384 KB (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 512 KB (Quadro K5000M) — the Quadro K5000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Quadro K5000M
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5000M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Quadro K5000M
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5000M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K5000M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	Quadro K5000M
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 770M draws 75W versus the Quadro K5000M's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 350W (Quadro K5000M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 81°C.