Quadro M5000 vs Radeon R9 390X

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 Quadro M5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 390X.

Insight	Quadro M5000	Radeon R9 390X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (277mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 390X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 390X holds the technical lead. Priced at $70 (vs $120), it costs 42% less, resulting in a 69.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M5000	Radeon R9 390X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+69.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)	✅More affordable ($70)

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

Radeon R9 390X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M5000 and Radeon R9 390X

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.

Radeon R9 390X

The Radeon R9 390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,278 points. Launch price was $429.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M5000 scores 9,406 and the Radeon R9 390X reaches 9,278 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M5000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R9 390X uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (Quadro M5000) vs 2,816 (Radeon R9 390X). Raw compute: 4.252 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000) vs 5.914 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390X). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M5000	Radeon R9 390X
G3D Mark Score	9,406+1%	9,278
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2816+38%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.252 TFLOPS	5.914 TFLOPS+39%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	1050 MHz+1%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128	176+38%
L1 Cache	768 KB+9%	704 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M5000	Radeon R9 390X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 211 GB/s (Quadro M5000) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon R9 390X) — a 82% advantage for the Radeon R9 390X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M5000) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 390X) — the Quadro M5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M5000	Radeon R9 390X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	211 GB/s	384 GB/s+82%
Bus Width	256-bit	512-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro M5000) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 390X). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M5000	Radeon R9 390X
DirectX	12.1	12 (12_0)
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 VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M5000) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390X).

Feature	Quadro M5000	Radeon R9 390X
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD 4.2
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 Radeon R9 390X's 275W — a 58.8% difference. The Quadro M5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro M5000) vs 750W (Radeon R9 390X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 277mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.

Feature	Quadro M5000	Radeon R9 390X
TDP	150W-45%	275W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	277mm
Height	111mm	129mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80
Perf/Watt	62.7+86%	33.7

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M5000 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon R9 390X launched at $429 and now averages $70. The Radeon R9 390X costs 41.7% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.4 (Quadro M5000) vs 132.5 (Radeon R9 390X) — the Radeon R9 390X offers 69% better value.