Radeon RX 470/570 vs Quadro M5500

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 M5500

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

91%

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Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1494%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

100%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

100%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

99%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

97%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

95%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

93%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

93%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

92%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

92%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

91%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 470/570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M5500.

Insight	Radeon RX 470/570	Quadro M5500
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 470/570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 470/570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $200), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 401.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 470/570	Quadro M5500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+401.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

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 470/570 Benchmark Check

Quadro M5500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 470/570 and Quadro M5500

Radeon RX 470/570

The Radeon RX 470/570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1206 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,935 points. Launch price was $179.

Quadro M5500

The Quadro M5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 8 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1165 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,915 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 470/570 scores 7,935 and the Quadro M5500 reaches 7,915 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 470/570 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro M5500 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 470/570) vs 2,048 (Quadro M5500). Raw compute: 4.94 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470/570) vs 4.772 TFLOPS (Quadro M5500). Boost clocks: 1206 MHz vs 1165 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 470/570	Quadro M5500
G3D Mark Score	7,935	7,915
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.94 TFLOPS+4%	4.772 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1206 MHz+4%	1165 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	128
L1 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 470/570	Quadro M5500
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 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 470/570	Quadro M5500
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 470/570) vs 12 (12_1) (Quadro M5500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 470/570	Quadro M5500
DirectX	12.0	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470/570) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M5500). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (Maxwell). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 470/570) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro M5500).

Feature	Radeon RX 470/570	Quadro M5500
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC (Maxwell)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 470/570 draws 120W versus the Quadro M5500's 150W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon RX 470/570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 470/570) vs 350W (Quadro M5500). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.

Feature	Radeon RX 470/570	Quadro M5500
TDP	120W-20%	150W
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85
Perf/Watt	66.1+25%	52.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 470/570 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Quadro M5500 launched at $800 and now averages $200. The Radeon RX 470/570 costs 80% less ($160 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 198.4 (Radeon RX 470/570) vs 39.6 (Quadro M5500) — the Radeon RX 470/570 offers 401% better value.