Quadro M5000M
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Quadro M5000M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

Quadro M5000M

2015Core: 975 MHzBoost: 1051 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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. 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.
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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 187.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M5000M.

InsightQuadro M5000MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-187.9%)
Leading raw performance (+187.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro M5000M scores 7,056 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 187.9%. The Quadro M5000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M5000M) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 2.995 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000M) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1051 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureQuadro M5000MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
7,056
20,312+188%
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Ampere
Process Node
28 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
1,536
4864+217%
Compute (TFLOPS)
2.995 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS+441%
Boost Clock
1051 MHz
1665 MHz+58%
ROPs
64
80+25%
TMUs
96
152+58%
L1 Cache
0.56 MB
4.8 MB+757%
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro M5000MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M5000M) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureQuadro M5000MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro M5000M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureQuadro M5000MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
12.1
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (Quadro M5000M) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro M5000M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureQuadro M5000MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
NVENC 5.0
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M5000M draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro M5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M5000M) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureQuadro M5000MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
100W-50%
200W
Recommended PSU
350W-42%
600W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
0mm
242mm
Height
0mm
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
70.6
101.6+44%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).

FeatureQuadro M5000MGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$280
Codename
GM204
GA104
Release
August 18 2015
December 1 2020
Ranking
#353
#73