Quadro M5500 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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 M5500 is positioned at rank #141 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 M5500

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

91%

#126

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1494%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

100%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

100%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

99%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

97%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

95%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

93%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

93%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

92%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

91%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

#4

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

83%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M5500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 119.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M5500.

Insight	Quadro M5500	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-119.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+119.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 M5500 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M5500 and GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

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 RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro M5500 scores 7,915 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 119.8%. The Quadro M5500 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Quadro M5500) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 4.772 TFLOPS (Quadro M5500) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1165 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M5500	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	7,915	17,400+120%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2048	4352+113%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.772 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+362%
Boost Clock	1165 MHz	2535 MHz+118%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	128	136+6%
L1 Cache	0.75 MB	4.3 MB+473%
L2 Cache	2 MB	32 MB+1500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Quadro M5500 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Quadro M5500	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 3.5
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.0 (Native)
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Quadro M5500) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M5500	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	32 MB+1500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M5500) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M5500	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M5500) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC (Maxwell) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro M5500) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Quadro M5500	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (Maxwell)	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M5500 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The Quadro M5500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M5500) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.