Quadro M5000 vs Radeon RX 590
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 Radeon RX 590 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 590 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 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 590.
| Insight | Quadro M5000 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 590 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $120 for the Quadro M5000, it costs 46% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 82.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro M5000 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+82.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120) | ✅More affordable ($65) |
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 Radeon RX 590
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 RX 590
The Radeon RX 590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,315 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M5000 scores 9,406 and the Radeon RX 590 reaches 9,315 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M5000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 590 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Quadro M5000) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 590). Raw compute: 4.252 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 590). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1545 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,406 | 9,315 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2304+13% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.252 TFLOPS | 7.119 TFLOPS+67% |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | 1545 MHz+49% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128 | 144+13% |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+33% | 576 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 211 GB/s (Quadro M5000) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 590) — a 21.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 590. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 211 GB/s | 256 GB/s+21% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro M5000) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 590). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M5000) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 590). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M5000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590).
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M5000 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 590's 175W — a 15.4% difference. The Quadro M5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro M5000) vs 500W (Radeon RX 590). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-14% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 62.7+18% | 53.2 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M5000 launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the Radeon RX 590 launched at $279 and now averages $65. The Radeon RX 590 costs 45.8% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.4 (Quadro M5000) vs 143.3 (Radeon RX 590) — the Radeon RX 590 offers 82.8% better value. The Radeon RX 590 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro M5000 | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $999 | $279-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $120 | $65-46% |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.4 | 143.3+83% |
| Codename | GM204 | Polaris 30 |
| Release | June 29 2015 | November 15 2018 |
| Ranking | #280 | #285 |
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