Quadro K5000 vs GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
Quadro K5000
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro K5000 is positioned at rank 313 and the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is on rank 66, so the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5000
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K5000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | Quadro K5000 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $60 for the Quadro K5000, it costs 17% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 18.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K5000 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+18.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) | ✅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 K5000 and GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
Quadro K5000
The Quadro K5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 17 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 706 MHz to 706 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,989 points. Launch price was $2,499.
GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1152 MHz to 1417 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,925 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K5000 scores 3,989 and the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design reaches 3,925 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5000 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K5000) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 2.169 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000) vs 2.177 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 706 MHz vs 1417 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,989+2% | 3,925 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+100% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.169 TFLOPS | 2.177 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 706 MHz | 1417 MHz+101% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+167% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 288 KB+125% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K5000) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Quadro K5000) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 (12_1) |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K5000) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC (3rd Gen).
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd Gen | NVENC (6th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | NVDEC (3rd Gen) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K5000 draws 122W versus the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design's 75W — a 47.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5000) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 122W | 75W-39% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 32.7 | 52.3+60% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.5 (Quadro K5000) vs 78.5 (GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design offers 18% better value. The GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $50-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.5 | 78.5+18% |
| Codename | GK104 | GP107 |
| Release | August 17 2012 | January 3 2018 |
| Ranking | #492 | #429 |
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