Radeon RX 590 vs Quadro M5000

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%

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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 590 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 590 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 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 590.

Insight	Radeon RX 590	Quadro M5000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 590 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $120 for the Quadro M5000, it costs 46% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 82.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 590	Quadro M5000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+82.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($65)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 590 Benchmark Check

Quadro M5000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 590 and Quadro M5000

Radeon RX 590

The Radeon RX 590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,315 points. Launch price was $279.

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 590 scores 9,315 and the Quadro M5000 reaches 9,406 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 590 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro M5000 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 12 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 590) vs 2,048 (Quadro M5000). Raw compute: 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 590) vs 4.252 TFLOPS (Quadro M5000). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 1038 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 590	Quadro M5000
G3D Mark Score	9,315	9,406
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	12 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.119 TFLOPS+67%	4.252 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1545 MHz+49%	1038 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	144+13%	128
L1 Cache	576 KB	768 KB+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 590	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 GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 590) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro M5000) — a 21.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 590. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 590	Quadro M5000
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s+21%	211 GB/s
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 590) 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 590	Quadro M5000
DirectX	12.0	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: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 590) vs NVENC 4.0 (Quadro M5000). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro M5000).

Feature	Radeon RX 590	Quadro M5000
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC 4.0
Decoder	UVD 6.3	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 590 draws 175W versus the Quadro M5000's 150W — a 15.4% difference. The Quadro M5000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 590) vs 500W (Quadro M5000). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 590	Quadro M5000
TDP	175W	150W-14%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	53.2	62.7+18%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 590 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Quadro M5000 launched at $999 and now averages $120. The Radeon RX 590 costs 45.8% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 143.3 (Radeon RX 590) vs 78.4 (Quadro M5000) — the Radeon RX 590 offers 82.8% better value. The Radeon RX 590 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).

Feature	Radeon RX 590	Quadro M5000
MSRP	$279-72%	$999
Avg Price (30d)	$65-46%	$120
Performance per Dollar	143.3+83%	78.4
Codename	Polaris 30	GM204
Release	November 15 2018	June 29 2015
Ranking	#285	#280