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 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.

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 Quadro M5000

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Quadro M5000 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro M5000 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M5000 scores 9,406 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: GM204), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.252 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1038 MHz from a base of 861 MHz.

Specification	Quadro M5000
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	9,406
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM204
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2048
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	128
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1038 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	861 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	4.252 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	132.9 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	5,200 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#280

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M5000 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 211 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Quadro M5000
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	8 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	256-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	211 GB/s
L1 Cache	768 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Quadro M5000
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12.1
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.5
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 5.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	SLI

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 4x DP, 1x DVI — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0, decoder: PureVideo HD VP6— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC.

Specification	Quadro M5000
DP PortsNumber of DP display connectors	4x
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC 4.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD VP6
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M5000 draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 267mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 679g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40°C at idle, 80°C under load.

Specification	Quadro M5000
TDPPower consumption under load	150 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	500W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	267mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Weight	679g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	40°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	80°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $120 (MSRP: $999), the Quadro M5000 delivers 78 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #280 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Quadro M5000
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$999
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$120
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#280
Release Date	June 29 2015
Release Year	2015

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	64
TMUs	128
Vram	8 GB
L1 Cache	768 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB
Core Clock	861 MHz
Boost Clock	1038 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	2048
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	211 GB/s
Memory Bus Width	256-bit
Transistor Count	5,200 million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	132.9
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	150 Watt
Floating Point Performance	4.252 TFLOPS