Quadro M5500
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
7,915
MSRP
$800
AVG Price
$200
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 M5500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 8 2016. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1140 MHz to 1165 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,915 points.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro M5500 is positioned at rank #141 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 M5500
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Quadro M5500 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Quadro M5500 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M5500 scores 7,915 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget 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: 4.772 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1165 MHz from a base of 1140 MHz.
| Specification | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 7,915 |
| 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 | 1165 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1140 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 4.772 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 149.1 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Transistor Count | 5,200 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #321 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro M5500 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 8 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 14 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 768 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (12_1), Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 (12_1) |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.2 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 5.2 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: N/A (Mobile)x 0 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell), decoder: NVDEC (Maxwell)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1.
| Specification | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | N/A (Mobile)x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC (Maxwell) |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC (Maxwell) |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M5500 draws 150 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 50 at idle, 85 under load.
| Specification | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 150 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 0mm |
| Card Height | 0mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
| Weight | 0g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 50 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 85 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $200 (MSRP: $800), the Quadro M5500 delivers 40 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #141 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #321 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Quadro M5500 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $200 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #141 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #321 |
| Release Date | April 8 2016 |
| Release Year | 2016 |
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