Quadro M5000
VS
RTX A1000 Mobile

Quadro M5000 vs RTX A1000 Mobile

NVIDIA

Quadro M5000

2015Core: 861 MHzBoost: 1038 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

RTX A1000 Mobile

2022Core: 630 MHzBoost: 1140 MHz

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 RTX A1000 Mobile is on rank 174, so the Quadro M5000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 RTX A1000 Mobile

#47
Radeon RX 6700S
MSRP: $479|Avg: $300
100%
#164
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
344%
#166
312%
#167
311%
#171
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
283%
#172
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
281%
#174
RTX A1000 Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#177
GeForce GTX 860M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
98%
#179
Radeon R9 360
MSRP: $99|Avg: $55
97%
#180
97%
#181
GeForce GTX 460M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
97%
#182
Radeon 6750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
96%
#183
GeForce GT 525M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
95%
#185
Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
95%
#187
GeForce MX550
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A1000 Mobile is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The RTX A1000 Mobile 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 RTX A1000 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightQuadro M5000RTX A1000 Mobile
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A1000 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 RTX A1000 Mobile

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

RTX A1000 Mobile

The RTX A1000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 1140 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,463 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro M5000 scores 9,406 and the RTX A1000 Mobile reaches 9,463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M5000 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the RTX A1000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Quadro M5000) vs 2,048 (RTX A1000 Mobile). Raw compute: 4.252 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000) vs 4.669 TFLOPS (RTX A1000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 1140 MHz.

FeatureQuadro M5000RTX A1000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score
9,406
9,463
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2048
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.252 TFLOPS
4.669 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock
1038 MHz
1140 MHz+10%
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
128+100%
64
L1 Cache
0.75 MB
2 MB+167%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro M5000RTX A1000 Mobile
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M5000 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A1000 Mobile has 4 GB. The Quadro M5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureQuadro M5000RTX A1000 Mobile
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro M5000) vs 12.2 (RTX A1000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro M5000RTX A1000 Mobile
DirectX
12.1
12.2
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M5000) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000 Mobile). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M5000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A1000 Mobile).

FeatureQuadro M5000RTX A1000 Mobile
Encoder
NVENC 4.0
7th Gen NVENC
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M5000 draws 150W versus the RTX A1000 Mobile's 60W — a 85.7% difference. The RTX A1000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro M5000) vs 500W (RTX A1000 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

FeatureQuadro M5000RTX A1000 Mobile
TDP
150W
60W-60%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
80°C
80°C
Perf/Watt
62.7
157.7+152%
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Value Analysis

The RTX A1000 Mobile is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).

FeatureQuadro M5000RTX A1000 Mobile
MSRP
$999
Avg Price (30d)
$120
Codename
GM204
GA107
Release
June 29 2015
March 30 2022
Ranking
#280
#277