Quadro M1000M vs FirePro W5000
Quadro M1000M
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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 M1000M is positioned at rank 49 and the FirePro W5000 is on rank 216, 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 M1000M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro W5000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro W5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M1000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro M1000M | FirePro W5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro W5000 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 M1000M and FirePro W5000
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.
FirePro W5000
The FirePro W5000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,967 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M1000M scores 2,845 and the FirePro W5000 reaches 2,967 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M1000M is built on Maxwell while the FirePro W5000 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Quadro M1000M) vs 768 (FirePro W5000). Raw compute: 1.017 TFLOPS (Quadro M1000M) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro W5000).
| Feature | Quadro M1000M | FirePro W5000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,845 | 2,967+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 768+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.017 TFLOPS | 1.267 TFLOPS+25% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M1000M | FirePro W5000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Quadro M1000M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro W5000 has 2 GB. The Quadro M1000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M1000M) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro W5000) — the Quadro M1000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M1000M | FirePro W5000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M1000M draws 40W versus the FirePro W5000's 75W — a 60.9% difference. The Quadro M1000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M1000M) vs 350W (FirePro W5000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro M1000M | FirePro W5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-47% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 183mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 71.1+80% | 39.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M1000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Quadro M1000M | FirePro W5000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | GM107 | Pitcairn |
| Release | August 18 2015 | August 7 2012 |
| Ranking | #594 | #585 |
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