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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Quadro M5000M

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option 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

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quadro M5000M

2015

Quadro P4000 Max-Q

2017

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro P4000 Max-Q better than Quadro M5000M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 7,056 vs 7,500 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro P4000 Max-Q is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro M5000M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro P4000 Max-Q can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Quadro P4000 Max-Q is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Quadro P4000 Max-Q is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 6.3% higher G3D Mark. Quadro M5000M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Quadro M5000M make more sense than Quadro P4000 Max-Q?

Yes. Quadro M5000M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro P4000 Max-Q. The trade-off is that Quadro P4000 Max-Q currently gives you 6.3% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 M5000M Benchmark Check

Quadro P4000 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro M5000M	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
1080p
low	105 FPS	82 FPS
medium	89 FPS	71 FPS
high	73 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	89 FPS	72 FPS
medium	75 FPS	63 FPS
high	55 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	26 FPS
medium	32 FPS	24 FPS
high	20 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro M5000M	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
1080p
low	203 FPS	222 FPS
medium	174 FPS	189 FPS
high	128 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	100 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	151 FPS	166 FPS
medium	125 FPS	137 FPS
high	100 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	85 FPS	96 FPS
medium	71 FPS	77 FPS
high	59 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	48 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro M5000M	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
1080p
low	318 FPS	338 FPS
medium	254 FPS	270 FPS
high	212 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	169 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	253 FPS
medium	191 FPS	202 FPS
high	159 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	127 FPS
4K
low	159 FPS	169 FPS
medium	127 FPS	135 FPS
high	106 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	84 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro M5000M	Quadro P4000 Max-Q
1080p
low	219 FPS	162 FPS
medium	186 FPS	133 FPS
high	152 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	172 FPS	118 FPS
medium	149 FPS	99 FPS
high	117 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	97 FPS	67 FPS
medium	76 FPS	54 FPS
high	60 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	32 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M5000M and Quadro P4000 Max-Q

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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P4000 Max-Q has 4 GB. The Quadro M5000M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

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.