Quadro M5000 vs Intel Arc Pro A60
Quadro M5000
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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 M5000 is positioned at rank 147 and the Intel Arc Pro A60 is on rank 60, so the Intel Arc Pro A60 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 Intel Arc Pro A60
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel Arc Pro A60 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Intel Arc Pro A60 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 Intel Arc Pro A60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro M5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $380 for the Intel Arc Pro A60, it costs 68% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 213.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro M5000 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+213.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($120) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) |
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 Intel Arc Pro A60
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.
Intel Arc Pro A60
The Intel Arc Pro A60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in June 6 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,493 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M5000 scores 9,406 and the Intel Arc Pro A60 reaches 9,493 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M5000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Intel Arc Pro A60 uses Generation 12.7, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Quadro M5000) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Raw compute: 4.252 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 2050 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,406 | 9,493 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.252 TFLOPS | 8.397 TFLOPS+97% |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | 2050 MHz+97% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel Arc Pro A60 has 4 GB. The Quadro M5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M5000) vs 12 MB (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the Intel Arc Pro A60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 211 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro M5000) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 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 Intel Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs Intel Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M5000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60).
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | Intel Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | Intel Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M5000 draws 150W versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 130W — a 14.3% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro M5000) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 130W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 62.7 | 73.0+16% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M5000 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 launched at $380 and now averages $380. The Quadro M5000 costs 68.4% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.4 (Quadro M5000) vs 25.0 (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the Quadro M5000 offers 213.6% better value. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $380-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120-68% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.4+214% | 25.0 |
| Codename | GM204 | DG2-256 |
| Release | June 29 2015 | June 6 2023 |
| Ranking | #280 | #275 |
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