Quadro K5000 vs Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
Quadro K5000
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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 Vega M GL / 870 is on rank 206, so the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 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 Vega M GL / 870
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 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 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870.
| Insight | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro K5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $150 for the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870, it costs 60% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 154.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+154.3%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K5000 and Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870
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 Vega M GL / 870
The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2018. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,922 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K5000 scores 3,989 and the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 reaches 3,922 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5000 is built on Kepler while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K5000) vs 1,280 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Boost clocks: 706 MHz vs 1011 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,989+2% | 3,922 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Vega |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+20% | 1280 |
| Boost Clock | 706 MHz | 1011 MHz+43% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega M GL / 870 has 0 MB. The Quadro K5000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 1024-bit.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 1024-bit+1500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Quadro K5000) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 (12_1) |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K5000) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs UVD 6.3.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd Gen | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K5000 draws 122W versus the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870's 65W — a 61% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5000) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 122W | 65W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 32.7 | 60.3+84% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro K5000 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 launched at $150 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 26.1 (Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870) — the Quadro K5000 offers 154.8% better value. The Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro K5000 | Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499 | $150-94% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-60% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.5+155% | 26.1 |
| Codename | GK104 | Vega Kaby Lake-G |
| Release | August 17 2012 | January 7 2018 |
| Ranking | #492 | #427 |
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