Quadro M5000 vs Arc 7-Core iGPU
Quadro M5000
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Arc 7-Core iGPU
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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 M5000 is positioned at rank 147 and the Arc 7-Core iGPU is on rank 82, so the Arc 7-Core iGPU offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M5000
Performance Per Dollar Arc 7-Core iGPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc 7-Core iGPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Arc 7-Core iGPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M5000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc 7-Core iGPU.
| Insight | Quadro M5000 | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Xe LPG (2023) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | Standard Buffer (0 MB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M5000 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 M5000 and Arc 7-Core iGPU
Quadro M5000
The Quadro M5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 29 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 861 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,406 points. Launch price was $2,856.99.
Arc 7-Core iGPU
The Arc 7-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,349 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M5000 scores 9,406 and the Arc 7-Core iGPU reaches 9,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M5000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Arc 7-Core iGPU uses Xe LPG, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Quadro M5000) vs 7 (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 2200 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,406 | 9,349 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Xe LPG |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+29157% | 7 |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | 2200 MHz+112% |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1.3 MB+73% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro M5000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Arc 7-Core iGPU has 0 MB. The Quadro M5000 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 211 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro M5000) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M5000) vs QuickSync (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M5000) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 (Arc 7-Core iGPU).
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | QuickSync |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | QuickSync |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M5000 draws 150W versus the Arc 7-Core iGPU's 15W — a 163.6% difference. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro M5000) vs 500W (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 95.
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 15W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-16% | 95 |
| Perf/Watt | 62.7 | 623.3+894% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M5000 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Arc 7-Core iGPU launched at $199 and now averages $0. The Arc 7-Core iGPU costs 100+% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.4 (Quadro M5000) vs Infinity (Arc 7-Core iGPU) — the Arc 7-Core iGPU offers Infinity% better value. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $199-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.4 | Infinity |
| Codename | GM204 | Meteor Lake iGPU |
| Release | June 29 2015 | December 14 2023 |
| Ranking | #280 | #375 |
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