GRID P40-24Q vs Quadro M5000M

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.

GRID P40-24Q vs Quadro M5000M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GRID P40-24Q vs Quadro M5000M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

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

GRID P40-24Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($5,699 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌125% higher power demand at 225W vs 100W.

Quadro M5000M

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Draws 100W instead of 225W, a 125W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $5,699 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GRID P40-24Q is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0% in PassMark G3D (7,057 vs 7,056), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GRID P40-24Q 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?

GRID P40-24Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GRID P40-24Q vs Quadro M5000M Technical Specifications

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

GRID P40-24Q

The GRID P40-24Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,057 points.

Quadro M5000M

The Quadro M5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1051 MHz. It has 1,536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,056 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P40-24Q scores 7,057 and the Quadro M5000M reaches 7,056 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P40-24Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro M5000M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P40-24Q) vs 1 (Quadro M5000M). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-24Q) vs 2.995 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1051 MHz.

Feature	GRID P40-24Q	Quadro M5000M
G3D Mark Score	7,057	7,056
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1,536
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+61%	2.995 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+12%	1051 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128+33%	96
L1 Cache	768 KB+33%	576 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P40-24Q	Quadro M5000M
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 GRID P40-24Q has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M5000M carries 8 GB. Quadro M5000M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GRID P40-24Q and 256-bit on the Quadro M5000M.

Feature	GRID P40-24Q	Quadro M5000M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (GRID P40-24Q) vs 12.1 (Quadro M5000M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GRID P40-24Q	Quadro M5000M
DirectX	12.0	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GRID P40-24Q) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro M5000M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID P40-24Q) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro M5000M).

Feature	GRID P40-24Q	Quadro M5000M
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	NVENC 5.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP7	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P40-24Q draws 225W versus the Quadro M5000M's 100W — a 76.9% difference. The Quadro M5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P40-24Q) vs 350W (Quadro M5000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.