Quadro 5000M vs GeForce GTX 480M SLI

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 5000M is positioned at rank 15 and the GeForce GTX 480M SLI is on rank 365, so the Quadro 5000M 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 5000M

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

215%

#15

Quadro 5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

65%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

58%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 480M SLI

#355

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1059%

#357

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

960%

#358

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

958%

#362

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

871%

#363

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

865%

#365

GeForce GTX 480M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

98%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

97%

#372

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#373

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

94%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

93%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

93%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

93%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

90%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

89%

#380

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 5000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 480M SLI.

Insight	Quadro 5000M	GeForce GTX 480M SLI
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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 480M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 5000M and GeForce GTX 480M SLI

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 480M SLI

The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 25 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 425 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,050 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro 5000M scores 2,060 and the GeForce GTX 480M SLI reaches 2,050 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 5000M is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 480M SLI uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Quadro 5000M) vs 704 (GeForce GTX 480M SLI).

Feature	Quadro 5000M	GeForce GTX 480M SLI
G3D Mark Score	2,060	2,050
Architecture	Fermi	Fermi
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	320	704+120%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 5000M	GeForce GTX 480M SLI
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro 5000M	GeForce GTX 480M SLI
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 5000M draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 480M SLI's 100W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 5000M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 480M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.