Quadro 5000 vs Radeon HD 6850
Quadro 5000
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro 5000 is positioned at rank #367 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 150% more VRAM (3 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6850.
| Insight | Quadro 5000 | Radeon HD 6850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+150%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $100), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 294.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 5000 | Radeon HD 6850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+294.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 5000 and Radeon HD 6850
Quadro 5000
The Quadro 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 23 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 513 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 152W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,963 points. Launch price was $2,499.
Radeon HD 6850
The Radeon HD 6850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 127W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,938 points. Launch price was $179.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 5000 scores 1,963 and the Radeon HD 6850 reaches 1,938 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 5000 is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 6850 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 352 (Quadro 5000) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6850). Raw compute: 0.7223 TFLOPS (Quadro 5000) vs 1.488 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6850).
| Feature | Quadro 5000 | Radeon HD 6850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,963+1% | 1,938 |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 352 | 960+173% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7223 TFLOPS | 1.488 TFLOPS+106% |
| ROPs | 40+25% | 32 |
| TMUs | 44 | 48+9% |
| L1 Cache | 704 KB+267% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB+25% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 5000 | Radeon HD 6850 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 5000 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6850 has 1 GB. The Quadro 5000 offers 150% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (Quadro 5000) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6850) — the Quadro 5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 5000 | Radeon HD 6850 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2.5 GB+150% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 640 KB+25% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 5000 draws 152W versus the Radeon HD 6850's 127W — a 17.9% difference. The Radeon HD 6850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 5000) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6850). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro 5000 | Radeon HD 6850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 152W | 127W-16% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 12.9 | 15.3+19% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 5000 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon HD 6850 launched at $179 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 6850 costs 75% less ($75 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.6 (Quadro 5000) vs 77.5 (Radeon HD 6850) — the Radeon HD 6850 offers 295.4% better value. The Quadro 5000 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 5000 | Radeon HD 6850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $179-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $25-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.6 | 77.5+295% |
| Codename | GF100 | Barts |
| Release | February 23 2011 | October 21 2010 |
| Ranking | #687 | #692 |
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