Quadro P5000 vs GRID RTX6000-1Q
Quadro P5000
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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
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5000
Performance Per Dollar GRID RTX6000-1Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID RTX6000-1Q.
| Insight | Quadro P5000 | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro P5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro P5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $400 (vs $1,500), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 278.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P5000 | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+278.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($400) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) |
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 P5000 and GRID RTX6000-1Q
Quadro P5000
The Quadro P5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,728 points. Launch price was $2,499.
GRID RTX6000-1Q
The GRID RTX6000-1Q 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 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,617 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P5000 scores 12,728 and the GRID RTX6000-1Q reaches 12,617 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P5000 is built on Pascal while the GRID RTX6000-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Quadro P5000) vs 2,048 (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (Quadro P5000) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P5000 | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,728 | 12,617 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.873 TFLOPS+84% | 4.825 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz+47% | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160+25% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+25% | 768 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P5000 | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro P5000 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GRID RTX6000-1Q has 8 GB. The Quadro P5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro P5000 | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Quadro P5000) vs 12.2 (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Quadro P5000 | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.0 | 1.1+10% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (Quadro P5000) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Decoder: 3rd Gen NVDEC vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro P5000) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GRID RTX6000-1Q).
| Feature | Quadro P5000 | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 6th Gen NVENC | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | 3rd Gen NVDEC | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P5000 draws 180W versus the GRID RTX6000-1Q's 225W — a 22.2% difference. The Quadro P5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro P5000) vs 500W (GRID RTX6000-1Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Quadro P5000 | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W-20% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 70.7+26% | 56.1 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P5000 launched at $2499 MSRP and currently averages $400, while the GRID RTX6000-1Q launched at $6299 and now averages $1500. The Quadro P5000 costs 73.3% less ($1100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.8 (Quadro P5000) vs 8.4 (GRID RTX6000-1Q) — the Quadro P5000 offers 278.6% better value. The Quadro P5000 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Quadro P5000 | GRID RTX6000-1Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2499-60% | $6299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $400-73% | $1500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.8+279% | 8.4 |
| Codename | GP104 | GM204 |
| Release | October 1 2016 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #206 | #525 |
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