Quadro 5000M vs GeForce GTX 745
Quadro 5000M
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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. The Quadro 5000M is positioned at rank #15 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 745 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 5000M.
| Insight | Quadro 5000M | GeForce GTX 745 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 745 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 Quadro 5000M and GeForce GTX 745
Quadro 5000M
The Quadro 5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 27 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 405 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,060 points.
GeForce GTX 745
The GeForce GTX 745 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,126 points. Launch price was $119.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 5000M scores 2,060 and the GeForce GTX 745 reaches 2,126 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 5000M is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 745 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 320 (Quadro 5000M) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 745). Raw compute: 0.5184 TFLOPS (Quadro 5000M) vs 1.111 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 745).
| Feature | Quadro 5000M | GeForce GTX 745 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,060 | 2,126+3% |
| Architecture | Fermi | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 512+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5184 TFLOPS | 1.111 TFLOPS+114% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB+150% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 5000M | GeForce GTX 745 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 5000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 745 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 745 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro 5000M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 745) — the GeForce GTX 745 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 5000M | GeForce GTX 745 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 5000M draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 745's 55W — a 58.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 745 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 5000M) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 745). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro 5000M | GeForce GTX 745 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 55W-45% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 20.6 | 38.7+88% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 745 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 5000M | GeForce GTX 745 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $25 |
| Codename | GF100 | GM107 |
| Release | July 27 2010 | February 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #675 | #559 |
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