NVIDIA GeForce GT 1010 vs NVIDIA Quadro P5000 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a single directly comparable benchmark between the NVIDIA Quadro P5000 and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1010: the Geekbench OpenCL test. The result is decisive. The Quadro P5000 scores 52,509 points, while the GT 1010 manages 6,698 points. That is a delta of 684%, meaning the Quadro P5000 is roughly seven times faster in this compute-oriented workload. No other head-to-head tests are recorded, so this one measurement carries the entire comparative weight.

Looking at broader context, the Quadro P5000's average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 8,039. Its nearest rivals in the database are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M at 8,040 (0% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti at 8,053 (-0.2%), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost at 8,067 (-0.3%), and the NVIDIA GRID K2 at 8,080 (-0.5%). These are essentially statistical ties, which is unusual for a professional workstation card. The Quadro P5000 sits in the 41st percentile of all GPUs tested, a modest position that suggests its strengths are not uniformly reflected across every benchmark type.

The GT 1010, by contrast, has only one recorded benchmark score, which is also its average: 6,698. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon R7 M370 at 6,764 (-1%), the AMD Radeon R7 M460 at 6,612 (+1.3%), the AMD Radeon HD 7730M at 6,581 (+1.8%), and the AMD FirePro M5100 at 6,830 (-1.9%). These deltas are all within roughly two percent, placing the GT 1010 in a tight cluster of low-end mobile and entry-level desktop parts. Its 38th percentile ranking is close to the Quadro P5000's 41st percentile, which is surprising given the massive gap in raw compute performance. The percentile metric appears to weight the full benchmark suite differently than the single OpenCL test.

The 684% advantage in OpenCL is the headline number. It aligns with the underlying specifications: the Quadro P5000 has 2,560 shading units versus 256 for the GT 1010, a 10x difference. The Quadro's FP32 throughput is listed at 8.873 TFLOPS, while the GT 1010 is at 751.6 GFLOPS, which is an 11.8x gap. The recorded OpenCL delta of 684% is smaller than these theoretical peaks, suggesting that memory bandwidth or driver overhead may compress the real-world difference. Still, the direction is unambiguous.

Where Each One Wins

The Quadro P5000 wins every category where data exists. In the single shared benchmark, OpenCL compute, it dominates. Its individual benchmark results further map its strengths: a Passmark G3D score of 12,634, a Passmark GPU Compute score of 6,508, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 6,342, and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,330. These are spread across DirectX 12, Vulkan, and compute workloads, indicating broad capability.

The GT 1010 has no wins in any recorded benchmark. Its only data point is the OpenCL score of 6,698, which is lower than every individual score the Quadro P5000 achieves in its suite. Even the Quadro's weakest recorded result, a Passmark DirectX 12 score of 44, is not directly comparable to OpenCL, but the pattern is clear: the GT 1010 is built for basic display output and light 2D workloads, not for compute or modern 3D rendering.

Use-case segmentation follows from the numbers. The Quadro P5000 is suited for tasks that stress FP32 compute, large memory buffers, and high-bandwidth data movement. Its 16 GB of GDDR5X memory and 288.5 GB/s bandwidth support large datasets, while its 160 texture units and 64 ROPs handle geometry and pixel throughput. The GT 1010, with 2 GB of GDDR5 and 48.06 GB/s bandwidth, is constrained to lightweight scenarios: office productivity, video playback, and legacy applications that require only basic GPU acceleration.

The architecture differences reinforce this split. The Quadro P5000 is a dual-slot card requiring a 450 W suggested PSU and one 8-pin connector. The GT 1010 is single-slot, draws no external power connectors, and runs on a 200 W suggested PSU. These are not competing products in the same segment; they are different tools for different jobs.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs use the Pascal architecture, but they are implemented on different processes and foundries. The Quadro P5000 uses the GP104 chip on TSMC's 16 nm process, while the GT 1010 uses the GP108 chip on Samsung's 14 nm process. The transistor counts reflect the size disparity: the Quadro packs 7,200 million transistors on a 314 mm² die, yielding a density of 22.9 million transistors per square millimeter. The GT 1010 has 1,800 million transistors on a 74 mm² die, with a higher density of 24.3 million per square millimeter. The smaller chip is actually denser, a signal of the newer process node.

Memory configurations diverge sharply. The Quadro P5000 offers 16 GB of GDDR5X on a 256-bit bus, with 288.5 GB/s of bandwidth and a 1127 MHz memory clock (9 Gbps effective). The GT 1010 has 2 GB of GDDR5 on a 64-bit bus, with 48.06 GB/s of bandwidth and a 1502 MHz memory clock (6 Gbps effective). The Quadro's bus width alone is four times larger, and its bandwidth is six times higher.

Compute resources scale accordingly. The Quadro P5000's 2,560 shading units operate at a base clock of 1607 MHz with a boost of 1733 MHz. The GT 1010's 256 shading units run at 1228 MHz base and 1468 MHz boost. The Quadro's pixel rate is 110.9 GPixel/s versus 11.74 GPixel/s for the GT 1010, a 9.4x gap. Texture rate is 277.3 GTexel/s versus 23.49 GTexel/s, an 11.8x gap. FP32 performance is 8.873 TFLOPS versus 751.6 GFLOPS. The Quadro also supports FP16 at 138.6 GFLOPS at a 1:64 ratio, a ratio that indicates minimal emphasis on half-precision compute; the GT 116 has no listed FP16 data point at all.

Neither GPU has dedicated ray tracing cores or tensor cores. Both support DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API compatibility is identical. The physical cards differ in form factor: the Quadro P5000 is 267 mm long and 111 mm tall, while the GT 1010 is 147 mm long. Display outputs also differ: the Quadro offers 1x DVI and 4x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the GT 1010 has 1x DVI and 1x mini-HDMI 2.0.

The Verdict

The recorded data makes the choice straightforward for compute-intensive workloads. The Quadro P5000 is 684% ahead of the GT 1010 in OpenCL, and its additional benchmark scores show strength in DirectX 12, Vulkan, and compute tasks. Its 16 GB memory capacity and 288.5 GB/s bandwidth are suited for large data sets, and its dual-slot, 180 W design with a 450 W suggested PSU indicates a card intended for sustained professional use.

The GT 1010 is for scenarios where the Quadro P5000 is overkill. Its 30 W power draw, single-slot form factor, lack of external power connectors, and 200 W suggested PSU make it ideal for compact or low-power systems. Its 2 GB memory and 48.06 GB/s bandwidth handle basic display tasks without complaint. The GT 1010's launch MSRP is not recorded in the database, so no cost comparison is possible.

The percentile rankings are close: 41st for the Quadro P5000, 38th for the GT 1010. This suggests that in the full database context, neither card is a top-tier performer by average score. The Quadro's average of 8,039 is dragged down by its low DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12 scores (170, 77, 102, and 44 respectively), which are oddly low for a card with 8.873 TFLOPS of FP32 power. These low legacy scores may reflect driver limitations or benchmark quirks rather than actual hardware capability. The GT 1010's single score of 6,698 places it in a similar overall tier, but without additional data points, its full profile is unknown.

For users prioritizing raw compute and professional workloads, the Quadro P5000 is the definitive choice. For users needing basic graphics acceleration in a low-power, space-constrained system, the GT 1010 suffices. The data does not support any other conclusion.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the NVIDIA Quadro P5000 than the GeForce GT 1010 in OpenCL?

A: The Quadro P5000 scores 52,509 in Geekbench OpenCL, while the GT 1010 scores 6,698. This represents a 684% advantage for the Quadro P5000.

Q: Do both cards support the same graphics APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the memory capacity difference?

A: The Quadro P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X, while the GT 1010 has 2 GB of GDDR5.

Q: Which card has higher power requirements?

A: The Quadro P5000 has a TDP of 180 W and requires a 450 W suggested PSU, while the GT 1010 has a TDP of 30 W and requires a 200 W suggested PSU.

Q: Are there any benchmarks the GT 1010 wins?

A: No, the GT 1010 has only one recorded benchmark score (OpenCL 6,698), and the Quadro P5000 wins that test by a wide margin.

Q: What is the market position of each card based on percentile ranking?

A: The Quadro P5000 sits in the 41st percentile of all GPUs tested, while the GT 1010 sits in the 38th. Their average scores are 8,039 and 6,698 respectively.

Q: What process nodes and foundries are used?

A: The Quadro P5000 uses GP104 on TSMC 16 nm, and the GT 1010 uses GP108 on Samsung 14 nm.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two cards differ.

| Field | NVIDIA Quadro P5000 | NVIDIA GeForce GT 1010 |

|---|---|---|

| Chip | GP104 | GP108

| Process node | 16 nm | 14 nm

| Foundry | TSMC | Samsung

| Transistors | 7,200 million | 1,800 million

| Die size | 314 mm² | 74 mm²

| Transistor density | 22.9M / mm² | 24.3M / mm²

| Base clock | 1607 MHz | 1228 MHz

| Boost clock | 1733 MHz | 1468 MHz

| Memory clock | 1127 MHz, 9 Gbps effective | 1502 MHz, 6 Gbps

| Memory size | 16 GB GDDR5X | 2 GB GDDR5

| Bus width | 256 bit | 64 bit

| Bandwidth | 288.5 GB/s | 48.06 GB/s

| Shading units | 2560 units | 256 units

| TMUs | 160 units | 16 units

| ROPs | 64 units | 8 units

| Pixel rate | 110.9 GPixel/s | 11.74 GPixel/s

| Texture rate | 277.3 GTexel/s | 23.49 GTexel/s

| FP32 | 8.873 TFLOPS | 751.6 GFLOPS

| FP16 | 138.6 GFLOPS (1:64) | null

| TDP | 180 W | 30 W

| Slot width | Dual-slot | Single-slot

| Power connectors | 1x 8-pin | None

| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 200 W

| Bus interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x4

| Display outputs | 1x DVI, 4x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI 2.0

| Dimensions (length) | 267 mm (10.5 inches) | 147 mm (5.8 inches)

| Release date | 2016-09-30 | 2021-01-12

| Predecessor | Quadro Maxwell | GeForce 900

| Successor | Quadro Volta | GeForce 20

| Launch MSRP | 2,499 USD | null

| Average benchmark score | 8,039 | 6,698

| Percentile | 41 | 38

| OpenCL score | 52,509 | 6,698