Quadro 5000M vs GeForce GTX 460 v2

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 5000M is positioned at rank #15 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 5000M

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Quadro 5000M

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100%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 5000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 460 v2.

Insight	Quadro 5000M	GeForce GTX 460 v2
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro 5000M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 5000M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 460 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 5000M and GeForce GTX 460 v2

Quadro 5000M

The Quadro 5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 27 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 405 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,060 points.

GeForce GTX 460 v2

The GeForce GTX 460 v2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 24 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 779 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,016 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 5000M scores 2,060 and the GeForce GTX 460 v2 reaches 2,016 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 5000M is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 460 v2 uses Fermi 2.0, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Quadro 5000M) vs 336 (GeForce GTX 460 v2). Raw compute: 0.5184 TFLOPS (Quadro 5000M) vs 1.046 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460 v2).

Feature	Quadro 5000M	GeForce GTX 460 v2
G3D Mark Score	2,060+2%	2,016
Architecture	Fermi	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	320	336+5%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5184 TFLOPS	1.046 TFLOPS+102%
ROPs	32+33%	24
TMUs	40	56+40%
L1 Cache	640 KB+43%	448 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 5000M	GeForce GTX 460 v2
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 5000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460 v2 has 1 GB. The Quadro 5000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Quadro 5000M) vs 384 KB (GeForce GTX 460 v2) — the Quadro 5000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro 5000M	GeForce GTX 460 v2
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	512 KB+33%	384 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 5000M draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 460 v2's 160W — a 46.2% difference. The Quadro 5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 5000M) vs 450W (GeForce GTX 460 v2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.