Quadro M5500 vs GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
Quadro M5500
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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 M5500 is positioned at rank 141 and the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is on rank 9, so the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro M5500
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M5500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | Quadro M5500 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $200), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 98.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro M5500 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+98.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 M5500 and GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
Quadro M5500
The Quadro M5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 8 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1165 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,915 points.
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1063 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,853 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M5500 scores 7,915 and the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design reaches 7,853 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M5500 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Quadro M5500) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 4.772 TFLOPS (Quadro M5500) vs 3.789 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1165 MHz vs 1480 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M5500 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,915 | 7,853 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+60% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.772 TFLOPS+26% | 3.789 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1165 MHz | 1480 MHz+27% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+60% | 480 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M5500 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro M5500 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The Quadro M5500 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M5500) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) — the Quadro M5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M5500 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+33% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M5500) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro M5500 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M5500) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC (Maxwell) vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro M5500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Quadro M5500 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Maxwell) | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Maxwell) | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M5500 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M5500) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Quadro M5500 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 80W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 52.8 | 98.2+86% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design costs 50% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.6 (Quadro M5500) vs 78.5 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design offers 98.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro M5500 | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $100-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.6 | 78.5+98% |
| Codename | GM204 | GP106 |
| Release | April 8 2016 | June 27 2017 |
| Ranking | #321 | #401 |
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