NVIDIA Quadro P5000 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950
The Quadro P5000 has 141% better performance than the GeForce GTX 950 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 950 has 553% better value for the money than the Quadro P5000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA Quadro P5000 GPU
The NVIDIA Quadro P5000 is an end-of-life workstation graphics card that released in Q4 2016 with a MSRP of $2,499. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.
Memory
The P5000 has 16 GB of GDDR5X memory, with a 1,127 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 288.5 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The P5000 includes 2,560 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,607 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,733 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 160 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The P5000 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The P5000 has the 110th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 15.49% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 20,096 score and $2,499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 8.04. This is the 101st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2015 with a MSRP of $159. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM206) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 950 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,653 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 105.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 950 includes 768 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,024 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,188 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 48 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 950 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 90 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 950 has the 196th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.44% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 8,351 score and $159 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 52.52. This is the 62nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Quadro P5000 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Workstation | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2016 | Q3 2015 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $2,499 | $159 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided | Quadro P5000 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 768p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | 71 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 38 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 24 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough FPS data to compare with other GPUs. | ||
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Quadro P5000 has 141% better performance than the GeForce GTX 950 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Quadro P5000 is ranked 110th with a score of 20,096, and the GeForce GTX 950 is ranked 196th with a score of 8,351.
The GeForce GTX 950 has 553% better value for the money than the Quadro P5000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Quadro P5000 is ranked 101st with a performance per dollar of 8.04, and the GeForce GTX 950 is ranked 62nd with a performance per dollar of 52.52.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| RTX A6000 | 50,957 | +154% |
| Radeon PRO W6800 | 44,404 | +121% |
| Quadro P5000 | 20,096 | |
| RTX A2000 | 19,978 | -1% |
| RTX A2000 (12 GB) | 19,978 | -1% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 8,518.5 | -58% |
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 8,415 | -58% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 8,351 | -58% |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 7,962 | -60% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 7,770 | -61% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R7 370 | 57.17 | +611% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 54.11 | +573% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 52.52 | +553% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 48.73 | +506% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | +420% |
| RTX A6000 | 10.96 | +36% |
| RTX 6000 Ada Generation | 10.42 | +30% |
| Quadro P5000 | 8.04 | |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Quadro P5000 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,882.5 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 4,836 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 86,679 (+131.43%) | 37,454 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 14,666 (+136.26%) | 6,207.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 16,450 (+93.08%) | 8,520 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 138.4 (+43.27%) | 96.6 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 12,544 (+135.08%) | 5,336 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 676 (+6.62%) | 634 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Quadro P5000 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GP104 | GM206 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Size | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 7,200 million | 2,940 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Quadro P5000 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 16 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288.5 Gb/s | 105.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,127 MHz | 1,653 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 1,024 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Quadro P5000 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 180 W | 90 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, DisplayPort 1.4a | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Quadro P5000 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 2,560 | 768 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 20 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 160 | 48 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 64 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,607 MHz | 1,024 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,733 MHz | 1,188 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Quadro P5000 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 110.9 GPixel/s | 38.02 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 277.3 GTexel/s | 57.02 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 8.87 TFLOPS | 1.83 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 277.3 GFLOPS | 57.02 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Quadro P5000 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.