Radeon HD 7700-serie vs Quadro 5000

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 5000

#352

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18700%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

100%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

99%

#369

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

99%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

90%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

86%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

84%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

82%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

77%

#375

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

77%

#376

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

77%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

76%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

73%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

71%

#380

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

71%

#381

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

67%

#382

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

67%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score and 400% more VRAM (3 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7700-serie.

Insight	Radeon HD 7700-serie	Quadro 5000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+400%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7700-serie offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7700-serie holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $100), it costs 65% less, resulting in a 176.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7700-serie	Quadro 5000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+176.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Radeon HD 7700-serie Benchmark Check

Quadro 5000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7700-serie and Quadro 5000

Radeon HD 7700-serie

The Radeon HD 7700-serie is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,899 points. Launch price was $549.

Quadro 5000

The Quadro 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 23 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 513 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 152W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,963 points. Launch price was $2,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7700-serie scores 1,899 and the Quadro 5000 reaches 1,963 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7700-serie is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro 5000 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7700-serie) vs 352 (Quadro 5000). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7700-serie) vs 0.7223 TFLOPS (Quadro 5000).

Feature	Radeon HD 7700-serie	Quadro 5000
G3D Mark Score	1,899	1,963+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	2048+482%	352
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.789 TFLOPS+425%	0.7223 TFLOPS
ROPs	32	40+25%
TMUs	128+191%	44
L1 Cache	512 KB	704 KB+38%
L2 Cache	768 KB+20%	640 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7700-serie	Quadro 5000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7700-serie comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 5000 has 3 GB. The Quadro 5000 offers 400% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7700-serie) vs 640 KB (Quadro 5000) — the Radeon HD 7700-serie has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7700-serie	Quadro 5000
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2.5 GB+400%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	768 KB+20%	640 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7700-serie draws 250W versus the Quadro 5000's 152W — a 48.8% difference. The Quadro 5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 7700-serie) vs 350W (Quadro 5000). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 7700-serie	Quadro 5000
TDP	250W	152W-39%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	7.6	12.9+70%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7700-serie launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Quadro 5000 launched at $2499 and now averages $100. The Radeon HD 7700-serie costs 65% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 54.3 (Radeon HD 7700-serie) vs 19.6 (Quadro 5000) — the Radeon HD 7700-serie offers 177% better value. The Radeon HD 7700-serie is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2011).