FirePro 3D V9800 vs Quadro K5000M

FirePro 3D V9800

2011Core: 725 MHz

Quadro K5000M

2012Core: 601 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro 3D V9800

150

2,812

+0.2%

Radeon R9 M370X

Radeon RX 7500

Radeon HD 5870

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3350GE

2,805

0.0%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 3D V9800 is positioned at rank 365 and the Quadro K5000M is on rank 50, so the Quadro K5000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V9800

#349

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18466%

#364

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

100%

#365

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

100%

#366

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

99%

#367

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

98%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

98%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

89%

#370

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

85%

#371

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

83%

#372

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

81%

#373

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

76%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

76%

#375

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

76%

#376

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

75%

#377

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

72%

#378

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

70%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5000M

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

98%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

98%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

98%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

89%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

89%

#35

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

527%

#50

Quadro K5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509

100%

#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

99%

#52

Quadro K4100M

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261

99%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

89%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

89%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

85%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V9800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K5000M.

Insight	FirePro 3D V9800	Quadro K5000M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V9800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V9800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $509), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 537.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro 3D V9800	Quadro K5000M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+537.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($509)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

FirePro 3D V9800 Benchmark Check

Quadro K5000M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V9800 and Quadro K5000M

FirePro 3D V9800

The FirePro 3D V9800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,812 points.

Quadro K5000M

The Quadro K5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 601 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,805 points. Launch price was $329.99.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro 3D V9800 scores 2,812 and the Quadro K5000M reaches 2,805 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V9800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro K5000M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 1,344 (Quadro K5000M). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 1.615 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000M).

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	Quadro K5000M
G3D Mark Score	2,812	2,805
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Kepler
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	1344+5%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+15%	1.615 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	80	112+40%
L1 Cache	320 KB+186%	112 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	Quadro K5000M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	Quadro K5000M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5000M). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	Quadro K5000M
DirectX	11.2	12 (11_0)+7%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.4	4.5+2%
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5000M). Decoder: UVD 2.3 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K5000M).

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	Quadro K5000M
Encoder	None	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)
Decoder	UVD 2.3	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro 3D V9800 draws 150W versus the Quadro K5000M's 100W — a 40% difference. The Quadro K5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 350W (Quadro K5000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 81°C.

Feature	FirePro 3D V9800	Quadro K5000M
TDP	150W	100W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	90	81°C-10%
Perf/Watt	18.7	28.1+50%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro 3D V9800 costs 84.3% less ($429 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.1 (FirePro 3D V9800) vs 5.5 (Quadro K5000M) — the FirePro 3D V9800 offers 538.2% better value. The Quadro K5000M is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).