Radeon RX 5500 XT vs Quadro M5000

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 5500 XT

130

9,080

0.0%

Radeon RX 5300M

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

Radeon RX 6600S

Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

Radeon RX 7800 XT

Quadro M5000

150

9,406

+3.6%

GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448

GeForce MX570 A

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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.

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 M5000

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

96%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

92%

#132

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1568%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

100%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

98%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

97%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

96%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

96%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

96%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

94%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

91%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

90%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5500 XT uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5500 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M5000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5500 XT.

Insight	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Quadro M5000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro M5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $130 for the Radeon RX 5500 XT, it costs 8% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 12.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Quadro M5000
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+12.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($130)	✅More affordable ($120)

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 5500 XT Benchmark Check

Quadro M5000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5500 XT and Quadro M5000

Radeon RX 5500 XT

The Radeon RX 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,080 points. Launch price was $169.

Quadro M5000

The Quadro M5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 29 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 861 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,406 points. Launch price was $2,856.99.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5500 XT scores 9,080 and the Quadro M5000 reaches 9,406 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5500 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Quadro M5000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 2,048 (Quadro M5000). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 4.252 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Quadro M5000
G3D Mark Score	9,080	9,406+4%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	7 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1408	2048+45%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.196 TFLOPS+22%	4.252 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1845 MHz+78%	1038 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	88	128+45%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Quadro M5000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	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. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro M5000) — a 6.2% advantage for the Radeon RX 5500 XT. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Quadro M5000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s+6%	211 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 12.1 (Quadro M5000). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Quadro M5000
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M5000). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M5000).

Feature	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Quadro M5000
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5500 XT draws 130W versus the Quadro M5000's 150W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon RX 5500 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 500W (Quadro M5000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 180mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Quadro M5000
TDP	130W-13%	150W
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	180mm	267mm
Height	110mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	69.8+11%	62.7

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5500 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $130, while the Quadro M5000 launched at $999 and now averages $120. The Quadro M5000 costs 7.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.8 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 78.4 (Quadro M5000) — the Quadro M5000 offers 12.3% better value. The Radeon RX 5500 XT is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).