Quadro K5000M vs Quadro M1000M
Quadro K5000M
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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 K5000M is positioned at rank 50 and the Quadro M1000M is on rank 49, so the Quadro M1000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5000M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M1000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M1000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K5000M.
| Insight | Quadro K5000M | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M1000M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 K5000M and Quadro M1000M
Quadro K5000M
The Quadro K5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 601 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,805 points. Launch price was $329.99.
Quadro M1000M
The Quadro M1000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1072 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,845 points. Launch price was $200.89.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K5000M scores 2,805 and the Quadro M1000M reaches 2,845 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5000M is built on Kepler while the Quadro M1000M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K5000M) vs 512 (Quadro M1000M). Raw compute: 1.615 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000M) vs 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro M1000M).
| Feature | Quadro K5000M | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,805 | 2,845+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1344+163% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.615 TFLOPS+59% | 1.017 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+250% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 256 KB+129% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K5000M | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K5000M) vs 2 MB (Quadro M1000M) — the Quadro M1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K5000M | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K5000M draws 100W versus the Quadro M1000M's 40W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro M1000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5000M) vs 350W (Quadro M1000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro K5000M | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 40W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 81°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 28.1 | 71.1+153% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M1000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro K5000M | Quadro M1000M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $509 | — |
| Codename | GK104 | GM107 |
| Release | August 7 2012 | August 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #600 | #594 |
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