Quadro 5000 vs Radeon R9 M385X

Quadro 5000

2011Core: 513 MHz

Radeon R9 M385X

2015Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro 5000

152

1,963

0.0%

GeForce GTX 850M - MODDED

GeForce GTX 280

GeForce 940MX

GeForce GT 755M

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

1,994

+1.6%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro 5000 is positioned at rank 367 and the Radeon R9 M385X is on rank 429, so the Quadro 5000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 5000

#352

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18700%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

100%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

99%

#369

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

99%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

90%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

86%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

84%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

82%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

77%

#375

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

77%

#376

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

77%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

76%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

73%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

71%

#380

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

71%

#381

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

67%

#382

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

67%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M385X

#419

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1633%

#421

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1480%

#422

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1476%

#426

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1342%

#427

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1333%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#431

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

99%

#432

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

99%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

97%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

97%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

91%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M385X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 M385X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
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 (+400%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro 5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $300), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 195.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro 5000	Radeon R9 M385X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+195.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($100)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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.

Quadro 5000 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M385X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 5000 and Radeon R9 M385X

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 M385X

The Radeon R9 M385X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,994 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 5000 scores 1,963 and the Radeon R9 M385X reaches 1,994 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 5000 is built on Fermi while the Radeon R9 M385X uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 352 (Quadro 5000) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M385X). Raw compute: 0.7223 TFLOPS (Quadro 5000) vs 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385X).

Feature	Quadro 5000	Radeon R9 M385X
G3D Mark Score	1,963	1,994+2%
Architecture	Fermi	GCN 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	352	896+155%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7223 TFLOPS	1.971 TFLOPS+173%
ROPs	40+150%	16
TMUs	44	56+27%
L1 Cache	704 KB+214%	224 KB
L2 Cache	640 KB+150%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 5000	Radeon R9 M385X
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 5000 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M385X has 512 MB. The Quadro 5000 offers 400% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 640 KB (Quadro 5000) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M385X) — the Quadro 5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro 5000	Radeon R9 M385X
VRAM Capacity	2.5 GB+400%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	640 KB+150%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 5000 draws 152W versus the Radeon R9 M385X's 75W — a 67.8% difference. The Radeon R9 M385X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 5000) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M385X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	Quadro 5000	Radeon R9 M385X
TDP	152W	75W-51%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	12.9	26.6+106%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro 5000 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Radeon R9 M385X launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Quadro 5000 costs 66.7% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.6 (Quadro 5000) vs 6.6 (Radeon R9 M385X) — the Quadro 5000 offers 197% better value. The Radeon R9 M385X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).