GRID P6-2Q vs Quadro K5000

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 P6-2Q vs Quadro K5000 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GRID P6-2Q vs Quadro K5000: 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 P6-2Q

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $499 less on MSRP ($2,000 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 23% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.0 vs 1.6 G3D/$ ($2,000 MSRP vs $2,499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌84.4% higher power demand at 225W vs 122W.

Quadro K5000

2012

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 122W instead of 225W, a 103W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2012 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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24.9% HIGHER MSRP
$2,499 MSRPvs$2,000 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.6 vs 2.0 G3D/$ ($2,499 MSRP vs $2,000 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro K5000 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.6% in PassMark G3D (3,989 vs 3,926), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

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

GRID P6-2Q is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GRID P6-2Q makes the most sense to buy today. It is $499 cheaper on MSRP at $2,000 vs $2,499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 23% (2.0 vs 1.6), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Quadro K5000 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GRID P6-2Q vs Quadro K5000 Technical Specifications

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

GRID P6-2Q

The GRID P6-2Q 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: 3,926 points.

Quadro K5000

The Quadro K5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 17 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 706 MHz to 706 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,989 points. Launch price was $2,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID P6-2Q scores 3,926 and the Quadro K5000 reaches 3,989 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P6-2Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro K5000 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P6-2Q) vs 1,536 (Quadro K5000). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P6-2Q) vs 2.169 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 706 MHz.

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Quadro K5000
G3D Mark Score	3,926	3,989+2%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+33%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+122%	2.169 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+67%	706 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	768 KB+500%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Quadro K5000
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 P6-2Q has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K5000 carries 4 GB. Quadro K5000 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 GRID P6-2Q and 64-bit on the Quadro K5000. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID P6-2Q) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K5000) — the GRID P6-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Quadro K5000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GRID P6-2Q) vs 12_0 (Quadro K5000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Quadro K5000
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12_0
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4 (GRID P6-2Q) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K5000). Decoder: NVDEC 3 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Quadro K5000
Encoder	NVENC 4	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 3	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P6-2Q draws 225W versus the Quadro K5000's 122W — a 59.4% difference. The Quadro K5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID P6-2Q) vs 350W (Quadro K5000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Quadro K5000
TDP	225W	122W-46%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Perf/Watt	17.4	32.7+88%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GRID P6-2Q came in at $2000, while the Quadro K5000 launched at $2499. On MSRP, GRID P6-2Q was 20% cheaper ($499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.0 (GRID P6-2Q) vs 1.6 (Quadro K5000) — the GRID P6-2Q offers 25% better value. The newer card here is GRID P6-2Q (2015 vs 2012).

Feature	GRID P6-2Q	Quadro K5000
MSRP	$2000-20%	$2499
Performance per Dollar	2.0+25%	1.6
Codename	GM204	GK104
Release	August 30 2015	August 17 2012
Ranking	#433	#492

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