Quadro M5000M vs Quadro P4000 Max-Q

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.

Quadro M5000M vs Quadro P4000 Max-Q FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Quadro M5000M vs Quadro P4000 Max-Q: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro M5000M

2015

Why buy it

✅9.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quadro P4000 Max-Q

2017

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M5000M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro M5000M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 9.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Quadro P4000 Max-Q instead at 7,500 vs 7,056, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro M5000M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro P4000 Max-Q makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Quadro P4000 Max-Q is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro M5000M has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro M5000M vs Quadro P4000 Max-Q Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Quadro P4000 Max-Q

The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1114 MHz to 1228 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro M5000M scores 7,056 versus the Quadro P4000 Max-Q's 7,500 — the Quadro P4000 Max-Q leads by 6.3%. The Quadro M5000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro P4000 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M5000M) vs 1,792 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Raw compute: 2.995 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000M) vs 4.401 TFLOPS (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1051 MHz vs 1228 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	7,056	7,500+6%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1,536	1792+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.995 TFLOPS	4.401 TFLOPS+47%
Boost Clock	1051 MHz	1228 MHz+17%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	96	112+17%
L1 Cache	576 KB	672 KB+17%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M5000M has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P4000 Max-Q carries 4 GB. Quadro M5000M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Quadro M5000M and 256-bit on the Quadro P4000 Max-Q.

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro M5000M) vs 12.1 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (Quadro M5000M) vs NVENC 6.0 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro M5000M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P4000 Max-Q).

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
Encoder	NVENC 5.0	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M5000M draws 100W versus the Quadro P4000 Max-Q's 100W — a 0% difference. The Quadro P4000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M5000M) vs 350W (Quadro P4000 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.