Quadro 5010M vs FirePro W600
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 Quadro 5010M is positioned at rank 19 and the FirePro W600 is on rank 253, 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 Quadro 5010M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W600
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 | Quadro 5010M | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 Quadro 5010M and FirePro W600
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 5010M scores 1,691 and the FirePro W600 reaches 1,695 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 5010M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the FirePro W600 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro 5010M) vs 512 (FirePro W600). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro 5010M) vs 0.768 TFLOPS (FirePro W600).
| Feature | Quadro 5010M | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,691 | 1,695 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 0.768 TFLOPS+11% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+50% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+500% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 5010M | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro 5010M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W600 has 2 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: 512 KB (Quadro 5010M) vs 256 KB (FirePro W600) — the Quadro 5010M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 5010M | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 5010M draws 100W versus the FirePro W600's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The FirePro W600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 5010M) vs 350W (FirePro W600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro 5010M | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | Unknown |
| Perf/Watt | 16.9 | 22.6+34% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro W600 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro 5010M | FirePro W600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GF110 | Cape Verde |
| Release | February 22 2011 | June 13 2012 |
| Ranking | #733 | #732 |
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