GeForce GTX 260 vs Quadro 5010M
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Quadro 5010M with GeForce GTX 260, including specs and performance data.
5010M outperforms GTX 260 by a considerable 41% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 733 | 820 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 0.14 |
| Power efficiency | 3.10 | 1.21 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014) | Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013) |
| GPU code name | GF110 | GT200 |
| Market segment | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 22 February 2011 (14 years ago) | 16 June 2008 (17 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $449 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
Performance to price scatter graph
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 cores | 384 | 192 |
| Core clock speed | 450 MHz | 576 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 3,000 million | 1,400 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 182 Watt |
| Maximum GPU temperature | no data | 105 °C |
| Texture fill rate | 21.60 | 36.86 |
| Floating-point processing power | 0.6912 TFLOPS | 0.4769 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 28 |
| TMUs | 48 | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB | no data |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 224 KB |
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 size | large | no data |
| Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Length | no data | 267 mm |
| Height | no data | 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) |
| Width | no data | 2-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | no data | 2x 6-pin |
| 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 type | GDDR5 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 896 MB |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 448 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 650 MHz | 999 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 111.9 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | No outputs | Dual Link DVIHDTV |
| Multi monitor support | no data | + |
| HDMI | - | + |
| Maximum VGA resolution | no data | 2048x1536 |
| Audio input for HDMI | no data | S/PDIF |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 2.1 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| CUDA | 2.0 | + |
Synthetic benchmarks
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.
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.
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:
| 900p | 38
+40.7%
| 27−30
−40.7%
|
| Full HD | 59
+47.5%
| 40−45
−47.5%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | no data | 11.23 |
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16−18
+41.7%
|
12−14
−41.7%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 8−9
+60%
|
5−6
−60%
|
Full HD
Medium
| Battlefield 5 | 16−18
+60%
|
10−11
−60%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16−18
+41.7%
|
12−14
−41.7%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 8−9
+60%
|
5−6
−60%
|
| Escape from Tarkov | 14−16
+50%
|
10−11
−50%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 12−14
+50%
|
8−9
−50%
|
| Fortnite | 24−27
+50%
|
16−18
−50%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 18−20
+58.3%
|
12−14
−58.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 10−12
+57.1%
|
7−8
−57.1%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 16−18
+41.7%
|
12−14
−41.7%
|
| Valorant | 55−60
+57.1%
|
35−40
−57.1%
|
Full HD
High
| Battlefield 5 | 16−18
+60%
|
10−11
−60%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 16−18
+41.7%
|
12−14
−41.7%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 70−75
+46%
|
50−55
−46%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 8−9
+60%
|
5−6
−60%
|
| Dota 2 | 35−40
+50%
|
24−27
−50%
|
| Escape from Tarkov | 14−16
+50%
|
10−11
−50%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 12−14
+50%
|
8−9
−50%
|
| Fortnite | 24−27
+50%
|
16−18
−50%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 18−20
+58.3%
|
12−14
−58.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 10−12
+57.1%
|
7−8
−57.1%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 12−14
+44.4%
|
9−10
−44.4%
|
| Metro Exodus | 7−8
+75%
|
4−5
−75%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 16−18
+41.7%
|
12−14
−41.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 12−14
+50%
|
8−9
−50%
|
| Valorant | 55−60
+57.1%
|
35−40
−57.1%
|
Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 16−18
+60%
|
10−11
−60%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 8−9
+60%
|
5−6
−60%
|
| Dota 2 | 35−40
+50%
|
24−27
−50%
|
| Escape from Tarkov | 14−16
+50%
|
10−11
−50%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 12−14
+50%
|
8−9
−50%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 18−20
+58.3%
|
12−14
−58.3%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 16−18
+41.7%
|
12−14
−41.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 12−14
+50%
|
8−9
−50%
|
| Valorant | 55−60
+57.1%
|
35−40
−57.1%
|
Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 24−27
+50%
|
16−18
−50%
|
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 8−9
+60%
|
5−6
−60%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 30−35
+47.6%
|
21−24
−47.6%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 2−3
+100%
|
1−2
−100%
|
| Metro Exodus | 2−3
+100%
|
1−2
−100%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 30−35
+57.1%
|
21−24
−57.1%
|
| Valorant | 40−45
+43.3%
|
30−33
−43.3%
|
1440p
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 3−4
+50%
|
2−3
−50%
|
| Escape from Tarkov | 8−9
+60%
|
5−6
−60%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 8−9
+60%
|
5−6
−60%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 10−11
+42.9%
|
7−8
−42.9%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 6−7
+50%
|
4−5
−50%
|
1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 8−9
+60%
|
5−6
−60%
|
4K
High
| Grand Theft Auto V | 16−18
+60%
|
10−11
−60%
|
| Valorant | 20−22
+42.9%
|
14−16
−42.9%
|
4K
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 12−14
+44.4%
|
9−10
−44.4%
|
| Escape from Tarkov | 3−4
+50%
|
2−3
−50%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 3−4
+50%
|
2−3
−50%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 5−6
+66.7%
|
3−4
−66.7%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 4−5
+100%
|
2−3
−100%
|
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 4−5
+100%
|
2−3
−100%
|
This is how Quadro 5010M and GTX 260 compete in popular games:
- Quadro 5010M is 41% faster in 900p
- Quadro 5010M is 48% faster in 1080p
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 4.02 | 2.86 |
| Recency | 22 February 2011 | 16 June 2008 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 896 MB |
| Chip lithography | 40 nm | 65 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 100 Watt | 182 Watt |
Quadro 5010M has a 40.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 357.1% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 62.5% more advanced lithography process, and 82% lower power consumption.
The Quadro 5010M is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTX 260 in performance tests.
Be aware that Quadro 5010M is a mobile workstation graphics card while GeForce GTX 260 is a desktop one.
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