Quadro M5000 vs GeForce GTX 780 Ti

Quadro M5000

2015Core: 861 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

2013Core: 875 MHzBoost: 928 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro M5000

150

9,406

0.0%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce MX570 A

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

250

9,469

+0.7%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

TITAN V CEO Edition

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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. The Quadro M5000 is positioned at rank #147 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Quadro M5000

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

96%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

92%

#132

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1568%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

100%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

98%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

97%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

96%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

96%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

94%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

91%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

90%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro M5000	GeForce GTX 780 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 780 Ti holds the technical lead. Priced at $42 (vs $120), it costs 65% less, resulting in a 187.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M5000	GeForce GTX 780 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+187.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)	✅More affordable ($42)

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 M5000 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 780 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M5000 and GeForce GTX 780 Ti

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.

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,469 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M5000 scores 9,406 and the GeForce GTX 780 Ti reaches 9,469 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M5000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 780 Ti uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Quadro M5000) vs 2,880 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Raw compute: 4.252 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 928 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M5000	GeForce GTX 780 Ti
G3D Mark Score	9,406	9,469
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2880+41%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.252 TFLOPS	5.345 TFLOPS+26%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz+12%	928 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	128	240+88%
L1 Cache	768 KB+220%	240 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M5000	GeForce GTX 780 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M5000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 780 Ti has 3 GB. The Quadro M5000 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 211 GB/s (Quadro M5000) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) — a 59.2% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M5000) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) — the Quadro M5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M5000	GeForce GTX 780 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+167%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	211 GB/s	336 GB/s+59%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro M5000) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M5000	GeForce GTX 780 Ti
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M5000) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M5000) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti).

Feature	Quadro M5000	GeForce GTX 780 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	NVENC 1st gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M5000 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 780 Ti's 250W — a 50% difference. The Quadro M5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro M5000) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 780 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 83°C.

Feature	Quadro M5000	GeForce GTX 780 Ti
TDP	150W-40%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-4%	83°C
Perf/Watt	62.7+65%	37.9

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M5000 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce GTX 780 Ti launched at $699 and now averages $42. The GeForce GTX 780 Ti costs 65% less ($78 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.4 (Quadro M5000) vs 225.5 (GeForce GTX 780 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 780 Ti offers 187.6% better value. The Quadro M5000 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).