Quadro K5000
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
3,989
MSRP
$2499
AVG Price
$60
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.
Overview
The Quadro K5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 17 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 706 MHz to 706 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 122W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,989 points. Launch price was $2,499.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro K5000 is positioned at rank #313 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K5000
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Quadro K5000 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
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Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Quadro K5000 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K5000 scores 3,989 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK104), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1536 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 2.169 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 706 MHz from a base of 706 MHz.
| Specification | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 3,989 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Kepler (2012−2018) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GK104 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1536 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 128 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 32 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 706 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 706 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 2.169 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 90.37 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 3,540 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #492 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K5000 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 4 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 128 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12_0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12_0 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 3.0 |
Display & Media
Display outputs: DVIx 0, DisplayPortx 1 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen, decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.
| Specification | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | DVIx |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | DisplayPortx |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 2nd Gen |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC 1st Gen |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K5000 draws 122 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 267mm long, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 122 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 267mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $60 (MSRP: $2499), the Quadro K5000 delivers 66 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #313 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #492 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Quadro K5000 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $2499 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $60 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #313 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #492 |
| Release Date | August 17 2012 |
| Release Year | 2012 |
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