Radeon RX 570X
VS
Quadro 5000

Radeon RX 570X vs Quadro 5000

AMD

Radeon RX 570X

2018Core: 1168 MHzBoost: 1244 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro 5000

2011Core: 513 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 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

⚠️ 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.

InsightRadeon RX 570XQuadro 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.

InsightRadeon RX 570XQuadro 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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

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).

FeatureRadeon RX 570XQuadro 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)

FeatureRadeon RX 570XQuadro 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
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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.

FeatureRadeon RX 570XQuadro 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
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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.

FeatureRadeon RX 570XQuadro 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
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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).

FeatureRadeon RX 570XQuadro 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