Radeon RX 460 vs Quadro K5000

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 K5000

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

98%

#298

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

9233%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

100%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

99%

#316

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

98%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

96%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

96%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

95%

#320

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

95%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

94%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

93%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

89%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

89%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

87%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

86%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

86%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 460 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro K5000.

Insight	Radeon RX 460	Quadro K5000
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 460 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 460 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $60), it costs 42% less, resulting in a 76.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 460	Quadro K5000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+76.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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 RX 460 Benchmark Check

Quadro K5000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 460 and Quadro K5000

Radeon RX 460

The Radeon RX 460 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1090 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,099 points. Launch price was $86.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 460 scores 4,099 and the Quadro K5000 reaches 3,989 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 460 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro K5000 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon RX 460) vs 1,536 (Quadro K5000). Raw compute: 2.15 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 460) vs 2.169 TFLOPS (Quadro K5000). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 706 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro K5000
G3D Mark Score	4,099+3%	3,989
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Kepler
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	896	1536+71%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.15 TFLOPS	2.169 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1200 MHz+70%	706 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	56	128+129%
L1 Cache	224 KB+75%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 460	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 460) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro K5000) — the Radeon RX 460 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro K5000
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 460) vs 12_0 (Quadro K5000). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro K5000
DirectX	12 (FL 12_0)	12_0
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 460) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (Quadro K5000). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro K5000
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 460 draws 75W versus the Quadro K5000's 122W — a 47.7% difference. The Radeon RX 460 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 460) vs 350W (Quadro K5000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 170mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 460	Quadro K5000
TDP	75W-39%	122W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	170mm	267mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	54.7+67%	32.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 460 launched at $110 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Quadro K5000 launched at $2499 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 460 costs 41.7% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 117.1 (Radeon RX 460) vs 66.5 (Quadro K5000) — the Radeon RX 460 offers 76.1% better value. The Radeon RX 460 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).