Radeon R9 M385X 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. The Radeon R9 M385X is positioned at rank 429 and the Quadro 5000 is on rank 367, so the Quadro 5000 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 R9 M385X

#419

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1633%

#421

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1480%

#422

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1476%

#426

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1342%

#427

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1333%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#431

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

99%

#432

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

99%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

97%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

97%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

91%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

90%

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 Radeon R9 M385X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 5000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 M385X	Quadro 5000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+400%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro 5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro 5000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $100 (vs $300), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 195.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M385X	Quadro 5000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+195.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($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 R9 M385X Benchmark Check

Quadro 5000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M385X and Quadro 5000

Radeon R9 M385X

The Radeon R9 M385X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,994 points.

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 R9 M385X scores 1,994 and the Quadro 5000 reaches 1,963 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M385X is built on GCN 2.0 while the Quadro 5000 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 352 (Quadro 5000). Raw compute: 1.971 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 0.7223 TFLOPS (Quadro 5000).

Feature	Radeon R9 M385X	Quadro 5000
G3D Mark Score	1,994+2%	1,963
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	896+155%	352
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.971 TFLOPS+173%	0.7223 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	40+150%
TMUs	56+27%	44
L1 Cache	224 KB	704 KB+214%
L2 Cache	256 KB	640 KB+150%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M385X	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 R9 M385X 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: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 640 KB (Quadro 5000) — the Quadro 5000 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385X	Quadro 5000
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2.5 GB+400%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	640 KB+150%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M385X draws 75W versus the Quadro 5000's 152W — a 67.8% difference. The Radeon R9 M385X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 350W (Quadro 5000). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M385X	Quadro 5000
TDP	75W-51%	152W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	26.6+106%	12.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M385X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Quadro 5000 launched at $2499 and now averages $100. The Quadro 5000 costs 66.7% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.6 (Radeon R9 M385X) vs 19.6 (Quadro 5000) — the Quadro 5000 offers 197% better value. The Radeon R9 M385X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).