Quadro K5000 vs GeForce RTX 2060
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. The Quadro K5000 is positioned at rank #313 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5000
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). The GeForce RTX 2060 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 GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 253.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K5000.
| Insight | Quadro K5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-253.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+253.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $60), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 76.9% better value per dollar than the Quadro K5000.
| Insight | Quadro K5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+76.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) |
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 RTX 2060
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 RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro K5000 scores 3,989 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 253.8%. The Quadro K5000 is built on Kepler while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K5000) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 2.169 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 706 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,989 | 14,114+254% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 1920+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.169 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+197% |
| Boost Clock | 706 MHz | 1680 MHz+138% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 128+7% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1.9 MB+1362% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K5000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K5000) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 3 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Quadro K5000) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K5000) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC (Turing).
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd Gen | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K5000 draws 122W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 27% difference. The Quadro K5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5000) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 122W-24% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 229mm |
| Height | — | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 72 |
| Perf/Watt | 32.7 | 88.2+170% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K5000 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The Quadro K5000 costs 50% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.5 (Quadro K5000) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 76.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $349-86% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-50% | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.5 | 117.6+77% |
| Codename | GK104 | TU106 |
| Release | August 17 2012 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #492 | #168 |
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