Quadro K5000 vs GRID V100D-8Q

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 V100D-8Q is on rank 387, so the Quadro K5000 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 V100D-8Q

#372

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

35174%

#387

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

100%

#388

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

100%

#389

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#390

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

90%

#391

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

90%

#392

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

83%

#393

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

76%

#394

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

76%

#395

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

74%

#396

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

71%

#397

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

64%

#398

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

57%

#399

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

57%

#400

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

57%

#401

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

55%

#402

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID V100D-8Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro K5000	GRID V100D-8Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
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 $10,000), it costs 99% less, resulting in a 15897% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K5000	GRID V100D-8Q
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+15897%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($10,000)

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 K5000 Benchmark Check

GRID V100D-8Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K5000 and GRID V100D-8Q

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 V100D-8Q

The GRID V100D-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1033 MHz to 1306 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,156 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K5000 scores 3,989 and the GRID V100D-8Q reaches 4,156 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5000 is built on Kepler while the GRID V100D-8Q uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K5000) vs 640 (GRID V100D-8Q). Raw compute: 2.169 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000) vs 1.672 TFLOPS (GRID V100D-8Q). Boost clocks: 706 MHz vs 1306 MHz.

Feature	Quadro K5000	GRID V100D-8Q
G3D Mark Score	3,989	4,156+4%
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+140%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.169 TFLOPS+30%	1.672 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	706 MHz	1306 MHz+85%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+220%	40
L1 Cache	128 KB	320 KB+150%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K5000	GRID V100D-8Q
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 V100D-8Q 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 V100D-8Q) — the GRID V100D-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K5000	GRID V100D-8Q
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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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K5000 draws 122W versus the GRID V100D-8Q's 225W — a 59.4% difference. The Quadro K5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5000) vs 350W (GRID V100D-8Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro K5000	GRID V100D-8Q
TDP	122W-46%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	32.7+77%	18.5

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Value Analysis

The Quadro K5000 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GRID V100D-8Q launched at $10000 and now averages $10000. The Quadro K5000 costs 99.4% less ($9940 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.5 (Quadro K5000) vs 0.4 (GRID V100D-8Q) — the Quadro K5000 offers 16525% better value. The GRID V100D-8Q is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).