Quadro M5000M vs Radeon RX 580X

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro M5000M

#1

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

209%

#13

Quadro M5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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RTX A400

MSRP: $135|Avg: $135

63%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 580X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 580X 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 RX 580X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.2% 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 RX 580X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+6.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 580X 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

Radeon RX 580X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M5000M and Radeon RX 580X

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 RX 580X

The Radeon RX 580X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1257 MHz to 1340 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,495 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro M5000M scores 7,056 versus the Radeon RX 580X's 7,495 — the Radeon RX 580X leads by 6.2%. The Quadro M5000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 580X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M5000M) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580X). Raw compute: 2.995 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000M) vs 6.175 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580X). Boost clocks: 1051 MHz vs 1340 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Radeon RX 580X
G3D Mark Score	7,056	7,495+6%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1,536	2304+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.995 TFLOPS	6.175 TFLOPS+106%
Boost Clock	1051 MHz	1340 MHz+27%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	96	144+50%
L1 Cache	576 KB	576 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Radeon RX 580X
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Radeon RX 580X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
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 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 580X). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Radeon RX 580X
DirectX	12.1	12 (FL 12_0)
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro M5000M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 580X).

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Radeon RX 580X
Encoder	NVENC 5.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M5000M draws 100W versus the Radeon RX 580X's 185W — a 59.6% difference. The Quadro M5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M5000M) vs 500W (Radeon RX 580X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.