Quadro M5000M vs GeForce RTX 2060
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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 M5000M is positioned at rank #13 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent 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.
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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 M5000M 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 100% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M5000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro M5000M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-100%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+100%) |
| 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 | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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 M5000M and GeForce RTX 2060
Quadro M5000M
The Quadro M5000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1051 MHz. It has 1,536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,056 points.
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 M5000M scores 7,056 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 100%. The Quadro M5000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M5000M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 2.995 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000M) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1051 MHz vs 1680 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M5000M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,056 | 14,114+100% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1,536 | 1920+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.995 TFLOPS | 6.451 TFLOPS+115% |
| Boost Clock | 1051 MHz | 1680 MHz+60% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 96 | 120+25% |
| L1 Cache | 0.56 MB | 1.9 MB+239% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M5000M | 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 M5000M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The Quadro M5000M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M5000M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M5000M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro M5000M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro M5000M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (Quadro M5000M) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro M5000M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Quadro M5000M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M5000M draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 46.2% difference. The Quadro M5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M5000M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Quadro M5000M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-38% | 160W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 72 |
| Perf/Watt | 70.6 | 88.2+25% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro M5000M | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $120 |
| Codename | GM204 | TU106 |
| Release | August 18 2015 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #353 | #168 |
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