Quadro 5010M vs Quadro P400
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 Quadro P400 is on rank 143, 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 Quadro P400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro P400 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Quadro P400 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 5010M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 5010M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 P400.
| Insight | Quadro 5010M | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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 Quadro 5010M 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 Quadro P400
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.
Quadro P400
The Quadro P400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 7 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1252 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points. Launch price was $119.99.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 5010M scores 1,691 and the Quadro P400 reaches 1,659 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 5010M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Quadro P400 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro 5010M) vs 256 (Quadro P400). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro 5010M) vs 0.641 TFLOPS (Quadro P400).
| Feature | Quadro 5010M | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,691+2% | 1,659 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+50% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS+8% | 0.641 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+200% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+700% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 5010M | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro P400 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.
| Feature | Quadro 5010M | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 5010M draws 100W versus the Quadro P400's 30W — a 107.7% difference. The Quadro P400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 5010M) vs 350W (Quadro P400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro 5010M | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 30W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 16.9 | 55.3+227% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P400 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro 5010M | Quadro P400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $169 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | GF110 | GP107 |
| Release | February 22 2011 | February 7 2017 |
| Ranking | #733 | #741 |
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