Quadro 5000M vs Radeon R9 M385
Quadro 5000M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 5000M is positioned at rank 15 and the Radeon R9 M385 is on rank 420, so the Quadro 5000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 5000M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M385
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 M385 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 5000M.
| Insight | Quadro 5000M | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 M385 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro 5000M and Radeon R9 M385
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.
Radeon R9 M385
The Radeon R9 M385 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 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: 2,061 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 5000M scores 2,060 and the Radeon R9 M385 reaches 2,061 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 5000M is built on Fermi while the Radeon R9 M385 uses GCN 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 320 (Quadro 5000M) vs 896 (Radeon R9 M385). Raw compute: 0.5184 TFLOPS (Quadro 5000M) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385).
| Feature | Quadro 5000M | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,060 | 2,061 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 896+180% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5184 TFLOPS | 1.792 TFLOPS+246% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 56+40% |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB+186% | 224 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 5000M | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5000M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M385 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M385 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 256 KB (Radeon R9 M385) — the Quadro 5000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 5000M | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 5000M draws 100W versus the Radeon R9 M385's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R9 M385 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 5000M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M385). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Quadro 5000M | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 20.6 | 27.5+33% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 M385 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Quadro 5000M | Radeon R9 M385 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | GF100 | Strato |
| Release | July 27 2010 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #675 | #674 |
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