Quadro M5000 vs GeForce RTX 2060
Quadro M5000
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M5000
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 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 GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 50.1% 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 RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-50.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+50.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $120 (vs $120), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 50.1% better value per dollar than the Quadro M5000.
| Insight | Quadro M5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+50.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 GeForce RTX 2060
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 RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Quadro M5000 scores 9,406 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 50.1%. The Quadro M5000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Quadro M5000) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 4.252 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,406 | 14,114+50% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+7% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.252 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+52% |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | 1680 MHz+62% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 128+7% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1.9 MB+153% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro M5000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The Quadro M5000 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 211 GB/s (Quadro M5000) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 59.2% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M5000) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 211 GB/s | 336 GB/s+59% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro M5000) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| 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 NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M5000) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M5000 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The Quadro M5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro M5000) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72.
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-6% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 229mm |
| Height | 111mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 72-10% |
| Perf/Watt | 62.7 | 88.2+41% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M5000 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.4 (Quadro M5000) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $349-65% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $120 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.4 | 117.6+50% |
| Codename | GM204 | TU106 |
| Release | June 29 2015 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #280 | #168 |
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