
Quadro M5000M vs Radeon Pro W5500X

Quadro M5000M
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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 M5000M is positioned at rank 13 and the Radeon Pro W5500X is on rank 124, so the Quadro M5000M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M5000M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5500X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro W5500X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W5500X 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 Radeon Pro W5500X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M5000M.
| Insight | Quadro M5000M | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro W5500X 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 Radeon Pro W5500X

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.

Radeon Pro W5500X
The Radeon Pro W5500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,351 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M5000M scores 7,056 and the Radeon Pro W5500X reaches 7,351 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M5000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro W5500X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M5000M) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Raw compute: 2.995 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000M) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500X). Boost clocks: 1051 MHz vs 1757 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M5000M | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,056 | 7,351+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1,536 | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.995 TFLOPS | 5.398 TFLOPS+80% |
| Boost Clock | 1051 MHz | 1757 MHz+67% |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 96 | 96 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M5000M | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro M5000M | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro M5000M) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.
| Feature | Quadro M5000M | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 5+25% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (Quadro M5000M) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro M5000M) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro W5500X).
| Feature | Quadro M5000M | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M5000M draws 100W versus the Radeon Pro W5500X's 125W — a 22.2% difference. The Quadro M5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M5000M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro W5500X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro M5000M | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W-20% | 125W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 70.6+20% | 58.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W5500X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro M5000M | Radeon Pro W5500X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $500 |
| Codename | GM204 | Navi 14 |
| Release | August 18 2015 | December 11 2019 |
| Ranking | #353 | #345 |
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