Quadro K5000M vs Radeon Pro WX 4170

Quadro K5000M

2012Core: 601 MHz

Radeon Pro WX 4170

2016Core: 1125 MHzBoost: 1201 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro K5000M

100

2,805

0.0%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon Pro WX 4170

2,870

+2.3%

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 Radeon Pro WX 4170 is on rank 167, so the Quadro K5000M 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 K5000M

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

98%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

98%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

98%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

89%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

89%

#35

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

527%

#50

Quadro K5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509

100%

#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

99%

#52

Quadro K4100M

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261

99%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

89%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

89%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

85%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4170

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

99%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

98%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

97%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

94%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

93%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

90%

#152

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2058%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

100%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

100%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

100%

#173

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

98%

#175

Radeon Pro 560

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

97%

#176

Radeon Pro 460

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

92%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% 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	Radeon Pro WX 4170
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro WX 4170 holds the technical lead. Priced at $120 (vs $509), it costs 76% less, resulting in a 334% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro K5000M	Radeon Pro WX 4170
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+334%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($509)	✅More affordable ($120)

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 K5000M Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 4170 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K5000M and Radeon Pro WX 4170

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.

Radeon Pro WX 4170

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 10 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1125 MHz to 1201 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,870 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro K5000M scores 2,805 and the Radeon Pro WX 4170 reaches 2,870 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K5000M is built on Kepler while the Radeon Pro WX 4170 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,344 (Quadro K5000M) vs 1,024 (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Raw compute: 1.615 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000M) vs 2.46 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4170).

Feature	Quadro K5000M	Radeon Pro WX 4170
G3D Mark Score	2,805	2,870+2%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1344+31%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.615 TFLOPS	2.46 TFLOPS+52%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	112+75%	64
L1 Cache	112 KB	256 KB+129%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro K5000M	Radeon Pro WX 4170
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

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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 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro K5000M	Radeon Pro WX 4170
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (Quadro K5000M) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro K5000M	Radeon Pro WX 4170
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (Kepler) (Quadro K5000M) vs VCE 3.4 (Polaris) (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Quadro K5000M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only) (Radeon Pro WX 4170).

Feature	Quadro K5000M	Radeon Pro WX 4170
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	VCE 3.4 (Polaris)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Decode Only),AV1 (Decode Only)

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro K5000M draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4170's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K5000M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4170). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 81°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Quadro K5000M	Radeon Pro WX 4170
TDP	100W	50W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	81°C	80°C-1%
Perf/Watt	28.1	57.4+104%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 4170 costs 76.4% less ($389 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.5 (Quadro K5000M) vs 23.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4170) — the Radeon Pro WX 4170 offers 334.5% better value. The Radeon Pro WX 4170 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).