Quadro K5000 vs Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
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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 K5000 is positioned at rank 313 and the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is on rank 103, so the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) 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 Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $60), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 37% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+37%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) | ✅More affordable ($45) |
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 Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
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.
Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1180 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,100 points. Launch price was $86.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K5000 scores 3,989 and the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) reaches 4,100 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5000 is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K5000) vs 896 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Raw compute: 2.169 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000) vs 2.115 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 706 MHz vs 1180 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,989 | 4,100+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+71% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.169 TFLOPS+3% | 2.115 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 706 MHz | 1180 MHz+67% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+129% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 224 KB+75% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 K5000 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) has 2 GB. The Quadro K5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K5000) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 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_0) (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 (12_0) |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K5000) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 6.3.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd Gen | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K5000 draws 122W versus the Radeon RX 460 (móvel)'s 55W — a 75.7% difference. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5000) vs 350W (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 122W | 55W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 32.7 | 74.5+128% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K5000 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) launched at $99 and now averages $45. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) costs 25% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.5 (Quadro K5000) vs 91.1 (Radeon RX 460 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 460 (móvel) offers 37% better value. The Radeon RX 460 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX 460 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $99-96% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $45-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.5 | 91.1+37% |
| Codename | GK104 | Baffin |
| Release | August 17 2012 | August 8 2016 |
| Ranking | #492 | #499 |
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