GeForce GTX 780 Ti vs Quadro M5000

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M5000

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

96%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

92%

#132

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1568%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

100%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

98%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

97%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

96%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

96%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

94%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

91%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

90%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	Quadro M5000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 780 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $42 (vs $120), it costs 65% less, resulting in a 187.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	Quadro M5000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+187.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($42)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

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.

GeForce GTX 780 Ti Benchmark Check

Quadro M5000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 Ti and Quadro M5000

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,469 points. Launch price was $699.

Quadro M5000

The Quadro M5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 29 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 861 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,406 points. Launch price was $2,856.99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti scores 9,469 and the Quadro M5000 reaches 9,406 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is built on Kepler while the Quadro M5000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 2,048 (Quadro M5000). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 4.252 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000). Boost clocks: 928 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	Quadro M5000
G3D Mark Score	9,469	9,406
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2880+41%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.345 TFLOPS+26%	4.252 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	928 MHz	1038 MHz+12%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	240+88%	128
L1 Cache	240 KB	768 KB+220%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	Quadro M5000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M5000 has 8 GB. The Quadro M5000 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro M5000) — a 59.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780 Ti. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 2 MB (Quadro M5000) — the Quadro M5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	Quadro M5000
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	8 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+59%	211 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+50%	256-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 12.1 (Quadro M5000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	Quadro M5000
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M5000). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M5000).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	Quadro M5000
Encoder	NVENC 1st gen	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 1st gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti draws 250W versus the Quadro M5000's 150W — a 50% difference. The Quadro M5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 500W (Quadro M5000). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 83°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	Quadro M5000
TDP	250W	150W-40%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	83°C	80°C-4%
Perf/Watt	37.9	62.7+65%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $42, while the Quadro M5000 launched at $999 and now averages $120. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti costs 65% less ($78 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 225.5 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) vs 78.4 (Quadro M5000) — the GeForce GTX 780 Ti offers 187.6% better value. The Quadro M5000 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).