FirePro V7800 vs Quadro 5000M

FirePro V7800

2011Core: 725 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro 5000M

2010Core: 405 MHz

FirePro V7800 vs Quadro 5000M 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 V7800 vs Quadro 5000M: 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 V7800

2011

Why buy it

  • βœ…Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($759 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • βœ…100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • βœ…More future proof: TeraScale 3 (2010βˆ’2013) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2011 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌50% higher power demand at 150W vs 100W.

Quadro 5000M

2010

Why buy it

  • βœ…Draws 100W instead of 150W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2010 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 2.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $759 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Quadro 5000M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.6% in PassMark G3D (2,060 vs 2,028), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
FirePro V7800 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM and a newer 2011 generation instead of 2010. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
FirePro V7800 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. Quadro 5000M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

FirePro V7800 vs Quadro 5000M Technical Specifications

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

AMD

FirePro V7800

The FirePro V7800 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: 2,028 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro 5000M

The Quadro 5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 27 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 405 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,060 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7800 scores 2,028 and the Quadro 5000M reaches 2,060 in the G3D Mark benchmark β€” just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro 5000M uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7800) vs 320 (Quadro 5000M). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7800) vs 0.5184 TFLOPS (Quadro 5000M).

FeatureFirePro V7800Quadro 5000M
G3D Mark Score
2,028
2,060+2%
Architecture
TeraScale 3
Fermi
Process Node
40 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
1280+300%
320
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.856 TFLOPS+258%
0.5184 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
32
TMUs
80+100%
40
L1 Cache
320 KB
640 KB+100%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureFirePro V7800Quadro 5000M
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 V7800 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 5000M carries 2 GB. FirePro V7800 gives you 100% 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 V7800 and 64-bit on the Quadro 5000M.

FeatureFirePro V7800Quadro 5000M
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7800 draws 150W versus the Quadro 5000M's 100W β€” a 40% difference. The Quadro 5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7800) vs 350W (Quadro 5000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureFirePro V7800Quadro 5000M
TDP
150W
100W-33%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
254mm
β€”
Height
111mm
β€”
Slots
1
β€”
Temp (Load)
85Β°C
β€”
Perf/Watt
13.5
20.6+53%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is FirePro V7800 (2011 vs 2010).

FeatureFirePro V7800Quadro 5000M
MSRP
$759
β€”
Codename
Cayman
GF100
Release
May 24 2011
July 27 2010
Ranking
#656
#675

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