Quadro 5000 vs Radeon R9 350
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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.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 5000
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 350 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro 5000 | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+25%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 350 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $100), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 103.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro 5000 | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+103.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 5000 and Radeon R9 350
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 R9 350
The Radeon R9 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,998 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 5000 scores 1,963 and the Radeon R9 350 reaches 1,998 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 5000 is built on Fermi while the Radeon R9 350 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 352 (Quadro 5000) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 350). Raw compute: 0.7223 TFLOPS (Quadro 5000) vs 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 350).
| Feature | Quadro 5000 | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,963 | 1,998+2% |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 352 | 2560+627% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7223 TFLOPS | 5.12 TFLOPS+609% |
| ROPs | 40 | 64+60% |
| TMUs | 44 | 160+264% |
| L1 Cache | 704 KB+10% | 640 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.63 MB | 1 MB+59% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 5000 | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 350 has 2 GB. The Quadro 5000 offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.63 MB (Quadro 5000) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 350) — the Radeon R9 350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 5000 | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2.5 GB+25% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.63 MB | 1 MB+59% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 5000 draws 152W versus the Radeon R9 350's 300W — a 65.5% difference. The Quadro 5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 5000) vs 300W (Radeon R9 350). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro 5000 | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 152W-49% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.9+93% | 6.7 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 5000 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon R9 350 launched at $99 and now averages $50. The Radeon R9 350 costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.6 (Quadro 5000) vs 40.0 (Radeon R9 350) — the Radeon R9 350 offers 104.1% better value. The Radeon R9 350 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | Quadro 5000 | Radeon R9 350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $99-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $50-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.6 | 40.0+104% |
| Codename | GF100 | Grenada |
| Release | February 23 2011 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #687 | #296 |
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