Quadro M5000M vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

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 M5000M is positioned at rank 13 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is on rank 197, so the Quadro M5000M 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 M5000M

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

209%

#13

Quadro M5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#26

RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

#187

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

388%

#189

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

352%

#190

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

351%

#194

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

319%

#195

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

317%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

96%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS 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 Quadro M5000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS.

Insight	Quadro M5000M	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	Legacy (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M5000M 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.

Quadro M5000M Benchmark Check

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M5000M and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

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.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in October 26 2023. The boost clock speed is 1500 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M5000M scores 7,056 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS reaches 7,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M5000M) vs 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Boost clocks: 1051 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
G3D Mark Score	7,056	7,000
Process Node	28 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1,536	1536
Boost Clock	1051 MHz	1500 MHz+43%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
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 Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The Quadro M5000M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro M5000M) vs 12.1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs ES 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+44%	ES 3.2
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (Quadro M5000M) vs Adreno VPU (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs Adreno VPU. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro M5000M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS).

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS
Encoder	NVENC 5.0	Adreno VPU
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	Adreno VPU
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M5000M draws 100W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS's 40W — a 85.7% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M5000M) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.