
Radeon HD 7800-serie vs Quadro K5000

Radeon HD 7800-serie
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7800-serie is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7800-serie | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7800-serie offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7800-serie holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $60), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7800-serie | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon HD 7800-serie and Quadro K5000

Radeon HD 7800-serie
The Radeon HD 7800-serie is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,029 points. Launch price was $349.

Quadro K5000
The Quadro K5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 17 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 706 MHz to 706 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,989 points. Launch price was $2,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7800-serie scores 4,029 and the Quadro K5000 reaches 3,989 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7800-serie is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro K5000 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 1,536 (Quadro K5000). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 2.169 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7800-serie | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,029+1% | 3,989 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 1536+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+18% | 2.169 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7800-serie | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7800-serie comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K5000 has 4 GB. The Quadro K5000 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7800-serie | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7800-serie draws 200W versus the Quadro K5000's 122W — a 48.4% difference. The Quadro K5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 350W (Quadro K5000). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7800-serie | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 122W-39% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 267mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 20.1 | 32.7+63% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7800-serie launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Quadro K5000 launched at $2499 and now averages $60. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.2 (Radeon HD 7800-serie) vs 66.5 (Quadro K5000) — the Radeon HD 7800-serie offers 1.1% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7800-serie | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349-86% | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60 | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.2+1% | 66.5 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GK104 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | August 17 2012 |
| Ranking | #460 | #492 |
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