Radeon Pro W5500M
VS
Quadro 7000

Radeon Pro W5500M vs Quadro 7000

AMD

Radeon Pro W5500M

2020Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1450 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro 7000

2012Core: 651 MHz

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon Pro W5500M is positioned at rank 3 and the Quadro 7000 is on rank 398, so the Radeon Pro W5500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5500M

#1
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
128%
#3
Radeon Pro W5500M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 7000

#382
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
61554%
#397
Quadro FX 1500
MSRP: $699|Avg: $30
100%
#398
Quadro 7000
MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300
100%
#399
Tesla M2070-Q
MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50
100%
#400
Quadro FX 3700
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500
96%
#401
Quadro FX 4700 X2
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15
96%
#402
GRID M10-0B
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $1000
92%
#403
GRID K340
MSRP: $3299|Avg: $57
83%
#405
Quadro FX 4600
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $50
83%
#406
Quadro FX 5600
MSRP: $2999|Avg: $50
75%
#408
Quadro FX 3500
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599
71%
#409
Quadro FX 1400
MSRP: $799|Avg: $30
67%
#410
GRID K1
MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120
67%
#412
GRID P4-1Q
MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185
50%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro W5500M is significantly newer (2020 vs 2012). The Radeon Pro W5500M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 7000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 7000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro W5500M.

InsightRadeon Pro W5500MQuadro 7000
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro 7000 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5500M and Quadro 7000

AMD

Radeon Pro W5500M

The Radeon Pro W5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,470 points.

NVIDIA

Quadro 7000

The Quadro 7000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 2 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 651 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 204W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,505 points. Launch price was $14,499.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro W5500M scores 3,470 and the Quadro 7000 reaches 3,505 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Quadro 7000 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 512 (Quadro 7000). Raw compute: 4.083 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 1.3322 TFLOPS (Quadro 7000).

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500MQuadro 7000
G3D Mark Score
3,470
3,505+1%
Architecture
RDNA 1.0
Fermi 2.0
Process Node
7 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
1408+175%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.083 TFLOPS+206%
1.3322 TFLOPS
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
88+38%
64
L2 Cache
2 MB+167%
0.75 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500MQuadro 7000
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 Pro W5500M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 7000 has 6 GB. The Quadro 7000 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 0.75 MB (Quadro 7000) — the Radeon Pro W5500M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500MQuadro 7000
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+167%
0.75 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5500M draws 85W versus the Quadro 7000's 204W — a 82.4% difference. The Radeon Pro W5500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 350W (Quadro 7000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500MQuadro 7000
TDP
85W-58%
204W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Slots
0
Perf/Watt
40.8+137%
17.2
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5500M is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon Pro W5500MQuadro 7000
MSRP
$14499
Avg Price (30d)
$300
Codename
Navi 14
GF110
Release
February 10 2020
May 2 2012
Ranking
#544
#541