GeForce GTX TITAN Black 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%

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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 Quadro M5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX TITAN Black.

Insight	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Quadro M5000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro M5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $120), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Quadro M5000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.5%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 TITAN Black Benchmark Check

Quadro M5000 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

No prediction data available

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX TITAN Black and Quadro M5000

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 889 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,177 points. Launch price was $999.

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 TITAN Black scores 9,177 and the Quadro M5000 reaches 9,406 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN Black is built on Kepler while the Quadro M5000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 2,048 (Quadro M5000). Raw compute: 5.645 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 4.252 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Quadro M5000
G3D Mark Score	9,177	9,406+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2880+41%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.645 TFLOPS+33%	4.252 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	980 MHz	1038 MHz+6%
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 TITAN Black	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 TITAN Black comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M5000 has 8 GB. The Quadro M5000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro M5000) — a 59.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX TITAN Black. Bus width: 384-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 2 MB (Quadro M5000) — the Quadro M5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Quadro M5000
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
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: 12.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) 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 TITAN Black	Quadro M5000
DirectX	12.0	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 1.0 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M5000). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M5000).

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	Quadro M5000
Encoder	NVENC 1.0	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black draws 250W versus the Quadro M5000's 150W — a 50% difference. The Quadro M5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) 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: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX TITAN Black	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)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	36.7	62.7+71%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX TITAN Black launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Quadro M5000 launched at $999 and now averages $120. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 76.5 (GeForce GTX TITAN Black) vs 78.4 (Quadro M5000) — the Quadro M5000 offers 2.5% better value. The Quadro M5000 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).