Quadro 5010M vs GeForce GTX 460

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GTX 460 with Quadro 5010M, including specs and performance data.

GTX 460
2010
2 GB GDDR5, 160 Watt
5.89
+33.9%

GTX 460 outperforms 5010M by a substantial 34% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

GTX 460 GTX 460
Quadro 5010M Quadro 5010M

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking597672
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.26no data
Power efficiency2.543.03
ArchitectureFermi (2010−2014)Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)
GPU code nameGF104GF110
Market segmentDesktopMobile workstation
Release date12 July 2010 (14 years ago)22 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

no data

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores336384
Core clock speed675 MHz450 MHz
Number of transistors1,950 million3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology40 nm40 nm
Power consumption (TDP)160 Watt100 Watt
Texture fill rate37.8021.60
Floating-point processing power0.9072 TFLOPS0.6912 TFLOPS
ROPs2432
TMUs5648

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizeno datalarge
Bus support16x PCI-E 2.0no data
InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16MXM-B (3.0)
Length210 mmno data
Height4.376"(111 mm) (11.1 cm)no data
Width2-slotno data
Supplementary power connectors2x 6-pinno data
SLI options+-

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount2 GB4 GB
Memory bus width192 Bit256 Bit
Memory clock speed900 MHz650 MHz
Memory bandwidth86.4 GB/s83.2 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsTwo Dual Link DVI, Mini HDMINo outputs
Multi monitor support+no data
HDMI+-
HDCP+-
Maximum VGA resolution2048x1536no data
Audio input for HDMIInternalno data

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (11_0)12 (11_0)
Shader Model5.15.1
OpenGL4.14.6
OpenCL1.11.1
VulkanN/AN/A
CUDA+2.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

GTX 460 5.89
+33.9%
Quadro 5010M 4.40

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GTX 460 2265
+33.9%
Quadro 5010M 1691

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

900p50−55
+31.6%
38
−31.6%
Full HD75−80
+27.1%
59
−27.1%

Cost per frame, $

1080p2.65no data

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Elden Ring 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 18−20
+0%
18−20
+0%
Metro Exodus 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
Valorant 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Dota 2 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
Elden Ring 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Far Cry 5 21−24
+0%
21−24
+0%
Fortnite 24−27
+0%
24−27
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 18−20
+0%
18−20
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
Metro Exodus 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 35−40
+0%
35−40
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
Valorant 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%
World of Tanks 70−75
+0%
70−75
+0%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Dota 2 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
Far Cry 5 21−24
+0%
21−24
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 18−20
+0%
18−20
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 35−40
+0%
35−40
+0%
Valorant 10−12
+0%
10−12
+0%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
Elden Ring 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 30−33
+0%
30−33
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
World of Tanks 30−35
+0%
30−35
+0%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 30−35
+0%
30−35
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%
Far Cry 5 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%
Metro Exodus 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 7−8
+0%
7−8
+0%
Valorant 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%

4K
High Preset

Dota 2 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Elden Ring 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 12−14
+0%
12−14
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
+0%
2−3
+0%
Dota 2 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Far Cry 5 5−6
+0%
5−6
+0%
Fortnite 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 3−4
+0%
3−4
+0%
Valorant 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%

This is how GTX 460 and Quadro 5010M compete in popular games:

  • GTX 460 is 32% faster in 900p
  • GTX 460 is 27% faster in 1080p

All in all, in popular games:

  • there's a draw in 60 tests (100%)

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 5.89 4.40
Recency 12 July 2010 22 February 2011
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 100 Watt

GTX 460 has a 33.9% higher aggregate performance score.

Quadro 5010M, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 7 months, a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount, and 60% lower power consumption.

The GeForce GTX 460 is our recommended choice as it beats the Quadro 5010M in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce GTX 460 is a desktop card while Quadro 5010M is a mobile workstation one.

Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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