Quadro 5010M vs Radeon HD 7750

NVIDIA

Quadro 5010M

2011Core: 450 MHz

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AMD

Radeon HD 7750

2012Boost: 800 MHz

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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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Quadro 5010M

2011

Why buy it

  • 93.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

  • Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $109 MSRP).
  • 81.8% higher power demand at 100W vs 55W.

Radeon HD 7750

2012

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($109 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 55W instead of 100W, a 45W reduction.
  • More future proof: GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Quadro 5010M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon HD 7750 better than Quadro 5010M?
Yes. Radeon HD 7750 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Quadro 5010M averages 93.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 1,703 vs 1,691 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon HD 7750 is a 2012 card with FSR upscaling, while Quadro 5010M is a 2011 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Quadro 5010M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Radeon HD 7750 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon HD 7750 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $109 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Quadro 5010M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Quadro 5010M make more sense than Radeon HD 7750?
Yes. Quadro 5010M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon HD 7750. The trade-off is that Radeon HD 7750 currently gives you 0.7% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetQuadro 5010MRadeon HD 7750
1080p
low67 FPS19 FPS
medium58 FPS12 FPS
high42 FPS8 FPS
ultra29 FPS4 FPS
1440p
low55 FPS12 FPS
medium46 FPS6 FPS
high31 FPS3 FPS
ultra21 FPS2 FPS
4K
low21 FPS4 FPS
medium20 FPS3 FPS
high12 FPS1 FPS
ultra11 FPS1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetQuadro 5010MRadeon HD 7750
1080p
low76 FPS54 FPS
medium58 FPS28 FPS
high47 FPS20 FPS
ultra36 FPS13 FPS
1440p
low46 FPS17 FPS
medium33 FPS10 FPS
high24 FPS7 FPS
ultra18 FPS5 FPS
4K
low22 FPS5 FPS
medium15 FPS3 FPS
high12 FPS2 FPS
ultra8 FPS2 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetQuadro 5010MRadeon HD 7750
1080p
low76 FPS77 FPS
medium61 FPS61 FPS
high51 FPS51 FPS
ultra38 FPS38 FPS
1440p
low57 FPS57 FPS
medium46 FPS46 FPS
high38 FPS38 FPS
ultra29 FPS29 FPS
4K
low38 FPS38 FPS
medium30 FPS31 FPS
high25 FPS26 FPS
ultra19 FPS19 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetQuadro 5010MRadeon HD 7750
1080p
low76 FPS77 FPS
medium61 FPS61 FPS
high49 FPS51 FPS
ultra38 FPS38 FPS
1440p
low14 FPS57 FPS
medium11 FPS45 FPS
high10 FPS37 FPS
ultra8 FPS26 FPS
4K
low10 FPS31 FPS
medium7 FPS23 FPS
high6 FPS19 FPS
ultra5 FPS13 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 5010M and Radeon HD 7750

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon HD 7750

The Radeon HD 7750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 15 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,703 points. Launch price was $109.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro 5010M scores 1,691 and the Radeon HD 7750 reaches 1,703 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 5010M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7750 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro 5010M) vs 512 (Radeon HD 7750). Raw compute: 0.6912 TFLOPS (Quadro 5010M) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7750).

FeatureQuadro 5010MRadeon HD 7750
G3D Mark Score
1,691
1,703
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
GCN 1.0
Process Node
40 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.6912 TFLOPS
0.8192 TFLOPS+19%
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
48+50%
32
L1 Cache
768 KB+500%
128 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro 5010MRadeon HD 7750
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro 5010M) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7750) — the Quadro 5010M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro 5010MRadeon HD 7750
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 5010M draws 100W versus the Radeon HD 7750's 55W — a 58.1% difference. The Radeon HD 7750 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 5010M) vs 300W (Radeon HD 7750). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

FeatureQuadro 5010MRadeon HD 7750
TDP
100W
55W-45%
Recommended PSU
350W
300W-14%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Length
168mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
60°C
Perf/Watt
16.9
31.0+83%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7750 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).

FeatureQuadro 5010MRadeon HD 7750
MSRP
$109
Codename
GF110
Cape Verde
Release
February 22 2011
February 15 2012
Ranking
#733
#731