Quadro M2000 vs Quadro K5000

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5000

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MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

100%

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Quadro 2000

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86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M2000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K5000.

Insight	Quadro M2000	Quadro K5000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro M2000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M2000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 21.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M2000	Quadro K5000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+21.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 M2000 Benchmark Check

Quadro K5000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M2000 and Quadro K5000

Quadro M2000

The Quadro M2000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 8 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 796 MHz to 1163 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,026 points. Launch price was $437.75.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M2000 scores 4,026 and the Quadro K5000 reaches 3,989 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M2000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro K5000 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (Quadro M2000) vs 1,536 (Quadro K5000). Raw compute: 1.786 TFLOPS (Quadro M2000) vs 2.169 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000). Boost clocks: 1163 MHz vs 706 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M2000	Quadro K5000
G3D Mark Score	4,026	3,989
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1536+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.786 TFLOPS	2.169 TFLOPS+21%
Boost Clock	1163 MHz+65%	706 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	48	128+167%
L1 Cache	288 KB+125%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M2000	Quadro K5000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro M2000) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K5000) — the Quadro M2000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M2000	Quadro K5000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (Quadro M2000) vs 12_0 (Quadro K5000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M2000	Quadro K5000
DirectX	12_1	12_0
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro M2000) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K5000). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	Quadro M2000	Quadro K5000
Encoder	NVENC 2nd Gen	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	NVDEC 1st Gen

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M2000 draws 75W versus the Quadro K5000's 122W — a 47.7% difference. The Quadro M2000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M2000) vs 350W (Quadro K5000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 167mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Quadro M2000	Quadro K5000
TDP	75W-39%	122W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	167mm	267mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Perf/Watt	53.7+64%	32.7

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M2000 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Quadro K5000 launched at $2499 and now averages $60. The Quadro M2000 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 80.5 (Quadro M2000) vs 66.5 (Quadro K5000) — the Quadro M2000 offers 21.1% better value. The Quadro M2000 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).