FirePro 3D V5700 vs Quadro 1000M

FirePro 3D V5700

2014Core: 850 MHz
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Quadro 1000M

2015Core: 993 MHzBoost: 1072 MHz
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FirePro 3D V5700 vs Quadro 1000M Performance Spectrum

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.

FirePro 3D V5700 vs Quadro 1000M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro 3D V5700

2014

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2014 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 585% higher power demand at 274W vs 40W.

Quadro 1000M

2015

Why buy it

  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Draws 40W instead of 274W, a 234W reduction.
  • More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro 1000M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.5% in PassMark G3D (555 vs 547), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro 3D V5700 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro 3D V5700 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro 1000M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro 3D V5700 vs Quadro 1000M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

AMD

FirePro 3D V5700

The FirePro 3D V5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 547 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro 1000M

The Quadro 1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1072 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 555 points. Launch price was $200.89.

Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V5700 scores 547 and the Quadro 1000M reaches 555 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V5700 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro 1000M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 512 (Quadro 1000M). Raw compute: 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro 1000M).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700Quadro 1000M
G3D Mark Score
547
555+1%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2048+300%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.482 TFLOPS+242%
1.017 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
128+300%
32
L1 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700Quadro 1000M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro 3D V5700 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 1000M carries 2 GB. Quadro 1000M gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro 3D V5700 and 64-bit on the Quadro 1000M. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 2 MB (Quadro 1000M) — the Quadro 1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700Quadro 1000M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
2 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V5700 draws 274W versus the Quadro 1000M's 40W — a 149% difference. The Quadro 1000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V5700) vs 350W (Quadro 1000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700Quadro 1000M
TDP
274W
40W-85%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
170mm
Height
112mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
2.0
13.9+595%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Quadro 1000M (2015 vs 2014).

FeatureFirePro 3D V5700Quadro 1000M
MSRP
$599
Codename
Tahiti
GM107
Release
January 18 2014
August 18 2015
Ranking
#423
#594

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