
Radeon RX 570X vs Quadro 5000

Radeon RX 570X
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 5000
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 570X is significantly newer (2018 vs 2011). The Radeon RX 570X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 5000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 570X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 570X | Quadro 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+220%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro 5000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $169 for the Radeon RX 570X, it costs 41% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 72.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 570X | Quadro 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+72.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($169) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 570X and Quadro 5000

Radeon RX 570X
The Radeon RX 570X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,923 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 570X scores 1,923 and the Quadro 5000 reaches 1,963 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 570X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro 5000 uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 352 (Quadro 5000). Raw compute: 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570X) vs 0.7223 TFLOPS (Quadro 5000).
| Feature | Radeon RX 570X | Quadro 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,923 | 1,963+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+482% | 352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.095 TFLOPS+605% | 0.7223 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 40+25% |
| TMUs | 128+191% | 44 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 704 KB+38% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+217% | 0.63 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 570X | Quadro 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 570X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro 5000 has 3 GB. The Radeon RX 570X offers 220% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 570X) vs 0.63 MB (Quadro 5000) — the Radeon RX 570X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 570X | Quadro 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+220% | 2.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+217% | 0.63 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 570X draws 120W versus the Quadro 5000's 152W — a 23.5% difference. The Radeon RX 570X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 570X) vs 350W (Quadro 5000). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX 570X | Quadro 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W-21% | 152W |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 350W-22% |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.0+24% | 12.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 570X launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $169, while the Quadro 5000 launched at $2499 and now averages $100. The Quadro 5000 costs 40.8% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.4 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 19.6 (Quadro 5000) — the Quadro 5000 offers 71.9% better value. The Radeon RX 570X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon RX 570X | Quadro 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $169-93% | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $169 | $100-41% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.4 | 19.6+72% |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | GF100 |
| Release | April 11 2018 | February 23 2011 |
| Ranking | #693 | #687 |
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