Quadro M5000M vs Tesla M60

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.

Quadro M5000M vs Tesla M60 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Quadro M5000M vs Tesla M60: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Quadro M5000M

2015

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Draws 100W instead of 300W, a 200W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $3,000 MSRP).

Tesla M60

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($3,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌200% higher power demand at 300W vs 100W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro M5000M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.8% in PassMark G3D (7,056 vs 7,002), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro M5000M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Tesla M60 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Tesla M60 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Quadro M5000M has the stronger long-term case.

Quadro M5000M vs Tesla M60 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Tesla M60

The Tesla M60 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,002 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M5000M scores 7,056 and the Tesla M60 reaches 7,002 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M5000M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Tesla M60 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1 (Quadro M5000M) vs 2,048 (Tesla M60). Raw compute: 2.995 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS ×2 (Tesla M60). Boost clocks: 1051 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Tesla M60
G3D Mark Score	7,056	7,002
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1,536	2048 ×2+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.995 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS ×2+61%
Boost Clock	1051 MHz	1178 MHz+12%
ROPs	64	64 ×2
TMUs	96	128 ×2+33%
L1 Cache	576 KB	768 KB+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Tesla M60
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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla M60 carries 4 GB. Quadro M5000M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Quadro M5000M and 256-bit on the Tesla M60.

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Tesla M60
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 (Tesla M60). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Tesla M60
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (Quadro M5000M) vs NVENC 2.0 (2x) (Tesla M60). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP6 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro M5000M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Tesla M60).

Feature	Quadro M5000M	Tesla M60
Encoder	NVENC 5.0	NVENC 2.0 (2x)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP6 (2x)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M5000M draws 100W versus the Tesla M60's 300W — a 100% difference. The Quadro M5000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M5000M) vs 350W (Tesla M60). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.