Quadro K5000 vs GRID P6-2Q

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 GRID P6-2Q is on rank 296, so the GRID P6-2Q 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 K5000

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

98%

#298

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9233%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

100%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

99%

#316

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

98%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

96%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

96%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

95%

#320

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

95%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

94%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

93%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

89%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

89%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

87%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

86%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

86%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID P6-2Q

#114

Quadro GP100

MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335

100%

#115

Radeon Instinct MI60

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600

99%

#281

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

7537%

#296

GRID P6-2Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

100%

#299

GRID K220Q

MSRP: $469|Avg: $40

99%

#301

FirePro W9100

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $200

99%

#302

GRID T4-8Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1000

97%

#303

FirePro 3D V3700

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

92%

#304

GRID T4-1Q

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $600

90%

#305

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

88%

#306

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

88%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

87%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

87%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

86%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 GRID P6-2Q.

Insight	Quadro K5000	GRID P6-2Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro K5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro K5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $150), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 154% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K5000	GRID P6-2Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+154%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K5000 and GRID P6-2Q

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.

GRID P6-2Q

The GRID P6-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,926 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K5000 scores 3,989 and the GRID P6-2Q reaches 3,926 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 GRID P6-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K5000) vs 2,048 (GRID P6-2Q). Raw compute: 2.169 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P6-2Q). Boost clocks: 706 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K5000	GRID P6-2Q
G3D Mark Score	3,989+2%	3,926
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.169 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+122%
Boost Clock	706 MHz	1178 MHz+67%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	128 KB	768 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K5000	GRID P6-2Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro K5000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P6-2Q has 2 GB. The Quadro K5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K5000) vs 2 MB (GRID P6-2Q) — the GRID P6-2Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K5000	GRID P6-2Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Quadro K5000) vs 12 (12_1) (GRID P6-2Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro K5000	GRID P6-2Q
DirectX	12_0	12 (12_1)
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K5000) vs NVENC 4 (GRID P6-2Q). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC 3.

Feature	Quadro K5000	GRID P6-2Q
Encoder	NVENC 2nd Gen	NVENC 4
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	NVDEC 3
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K5000 draws 122W versus the GRID P6-2Q's 225W — a 59.4% difference. The Quadro K5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5000) vs 350W (GRID P6-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro K5000	GRID P6-2Q
TDP	122W-46%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Perf/Watt	32.7+88%	17.4

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K5000 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GRID P6-2Q launched at $2000 and now averages $150. The Quadro K5000 costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.5 (Quadro K5000) vs 26.2 (GRID P6-2Q) — the Quadro K5000 offers 153.8% better value. The GRID P6-2Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).