Quadro K5000

Kepler Quadro Creator Workstation Desktop GDDR5 2012 NVIDIA

Key Metrics

Launch Date: 2012-08-07
CUDA Cores: 1,536
Memory: 4 GB GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth: 172.8 GB/s
TDP/TBP: 122 W
Interface: PCIe 2.0 x16

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GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Workstation GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA Quadro K5000
GPU Codename	GK104
Architecture	Kepler
Launch Date	2012-08-07
Market Segment Notes	Workstation, Creator in Quadro
Core Specs
GPU Die	GK104
Chip Variant / Package	BGA-1745
Process Node	TSMC 28 nm
Transistor Count	3.54 billion
Die Size	294 mm²
CUDA Cores	1536
SM Count	0
TMUs	128
ROPs	32
Base Clock	706 MHz
Boost Clock	706 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	22.59 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	90.37 GT/s
FP32 Throughput	2.17 TFLOPS
FP64 Throughput	0.09 TFLOPS
Memory
Memory Size	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Bus Width	256-bit
Memory Clock	1,350 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	172.8 GB/s
L2 Cache	MB
L1 Cache	16 KB
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	122 W
Recommended PSU	300 W
Power Connectors	1x 6-pin
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16
Display Outputs	2x DVI, 2x DisplayPort 1.2
Slot Width	Dual-slot, 267 mm length
Card Length	267 mm
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Software
CUDA Compute Capability	3.0
Shader Model	5.1
DirectX Support	DirectX 11.0
Vulkan Support	Vulkan 1.2
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL Support	OpenCL 3.0

Why It Mattered

Quadro K5000 represents the professional side of Quadro and the Kepler generation around 2012. Certified-driver workflows, VRAM configuration, display outputs, and OEM workstation compatibility are the main historical reasons to track it separately from consumer GeForce models.

Sources

Primary / manufacturer sources

NVIDIA Quadro K5000 datasheetOfficial exact-model specifications listing 4 GB GDDR5, a 256-bit memory interface, and 122 W maximum power consumptionOpen source
NVIDIA Power Guidelines for Workstation Products (DA-07261-001_v15)Official NVIDIA model-level TGP and required auxiliary power-connector tableOpen source
NVIDIA Maximus Fuels Workstation Revolution With Kepler Architecture (August 7, 2012)Official NVIDIA introduction release naming the new Quadro K5000Open source

Independent reference sources

TechPowerUp GPU SpecsModel-level specification reference for this GPU entryOpen source

Reference databases

RightNow GPU DatabaseOpen GPU database used to cross-check specifications A reference database: good for cross-checking specifications, but not proof of the original release details on its own.Open source

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