
Quadro 5010M vs Radeon HD 6900M

Quadro 5010M
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Radeon HD 6900M
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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 Radeon HD 6900M is on rank 347, 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 Radeon HD 6900M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6900M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6900M 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 Radeon HD 6900M

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.

Radeon HD 6900M
The Radeon HD 6900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,707 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 5010M scores 1,691 and the Radeon HD 6900M reaches 1,707 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 5010M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6900M uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro 5010M) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6900M). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro 5010M) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6900M).
| Feature | Quadro 5010M | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,691 | 1,707 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 960+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+89% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+300% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 5010M | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 5010M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6900M has 512 MB. The Quadro 5010M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Quadro 5010M | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 5010M draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 6900M's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon HD 6900M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 5010M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6900M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro 5010M | Radeon HD 6900M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 16.9 | 22.8+35% |
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