
Quadro K5000M vs GeForce GTX 770M

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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 K5000M is positioned at rank 50 and the GeForce GTX 770M is on rank 54, so the Quadro K5000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5000M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 770M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K5000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 770M.
| Insight | Quadro K5000M | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 770M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 770M holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $509), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1163% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K5000M | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1163%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($509) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 K5000M and GeForce GTX 770M

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.

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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K5000M scores 2,805 and the GeForce GTX 770M reaches 2,784 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5000M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 770M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K5000M) vs 960 (GeForce GTX 770M). Raw compute: 1.615 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000M) vs 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770M).
| Feature | Quadro K5000M | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,805 | 2,784 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344+40% | 960 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.615 TFLOPS+6% | 1.53 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+33% | 24 |
| TMUs | 112+40% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB+40% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K5000M | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 K5000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 770M has 3 GB. The Quadro K5000M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro K5000M) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 770M) — the Quadro K5000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K5000M | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+33% | 384 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5000M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 770M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro K5000M | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5000M) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 770M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K5000M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 770M).
| Feature | Quadro K5000M | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K5000M draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 770M's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5000M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 770M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 81°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro K5000M | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 81°C | 75°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 28.1 | 37.1+32% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 770M costs 92.1% less ($469 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (Quadro K5000M) vs 69.6 (GeForce GTX 770M) — the GeForce GTX 770M offers 1165.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 770M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro K5000M | GeForce GTX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $509 | $40-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.5 | 69.6+1165% |
| Codename | GK104 | GK106 |
| Release | August 7 2012 | May 30 2013 |
| Ranking | #600 | #603 |
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