GeForce GTX TITAN vs Quadro M5500

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Quadro M5500 with GeForce GTX TITAN, including specs and performance data.

Quadro M5500
2016
8 GB GDDR5, 150 Watt
20.59

GTX TITAN outperforms M5500 by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking271261
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data3.27
Power efficiency9.455.89
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)Kepler (2012−2018)
GPU code nameGM204GK110
Market segmentMobile workstationDesktop
Release date8 April 2016 (8 years ago)19 February 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$999

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

no data

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores20482688
Core clock speed1140 MHz837 MHz
Boost clock speed1165 MHz876 MHz
Number of transistors5,200 million7,080 million
Manufacturing process technology28 nm28 nm
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt250 Watt
Texture fill rate149.1196.2
Floating-point processing power4.772 TFLOPS4.709 TFLOPS
ROPs6448
TMUs128224

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizelargeno data
Bus supportno dataPCI Express 3.0
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Lengthno data267 mm
Heightno data4.376" (11.1 cm)
Widthno data2-slot
Supplementary power connectorsNone1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
SLI options+-

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount8 GB6 GB
Memory bus width256 Bit384-bit GDDR5
Memory clock speed1753 MHz6.0 GB/s
Memory bandwidth211 GB/s288.4 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputsOne Dual Link DVI-I, One Dual Link DVI-D, One HDMI, One DisplayPort
Multi monitor supportno data4 displays
HDMI-+
HDCP-+
Maximum VGA resolutionno data2048x1536
Display Port1.2no data
G-SYNC support+-
Audio input for HDMIno dataInternal

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

Blu Ray 3D-+
3D Gaming-+
3D Vision-+
3D Vision Live-+
3D Vision Pro+no data
Mosaic+no data
VR Ready+no data
nView Display Management+no data
Optimus+no data

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX1212 (11_0)
Shader Model6.45.1
OpenGL4.54.4
OpenCL1.21.2
Vulkan+1.1.126
CUDA++

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Quadro M5500 20.59
GTX TITAN 21.39
+3.9%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

Quadro M5500 7915
GTX TITAN 8223
+3.9%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 35−40
+5.7%
35−40
−5.7%
Cyberpunk 2077 40−45
+2.5%
40−45
−2.5%
Elden Ring 65−70
+1.5%
65−70
−1.5%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 65−70
+0%
65−70
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 35−40
+5.7%
35−40
−5.7%
Cyberpunk 2077 40−45
+2.5%
40−45
−2.5%
Forza Horizon 4 85−90
−3.4%
90−95
+3.4%
Metro Exodus 55−60
+0%
55−60
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 45−50
+4.4%
45−50
−4.4%
Valorant 80−85
−2.4%
85−90
+2.4%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 65−70
+0%
65−70
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 35−40
+5.7%
35−40
−5.7%
Cyberpunk 2077 40−45
+2.5%
40−45
−2.5%
Dota 2 70−75
+2.9%
70−75
−2.9%
Elden Ring 65−70
+1.5%
65−70
−1.5%
Far Cry 5 65−70
−2.9%
70−75
+2.9%
Fortnite 100−110
−1.9%
110−120
+1.9%
Forza Horizon 4 85−90
−3.4%
90−95
+3.4%
Grand Theft Auto V 70−75
+2.9%
70−75
−2.9%
Metro Exodus 55−60
+0%
55−60
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 130−140
−2.2%
140−150
+2.2%
Red Dead Redemption 2 45−50
+4.4%
45−50
−4.4%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 65−70
+0%
65−70
+0%
Valorant 80−85
−2.4%
85−90
+2.4%
World of Tanks 230−240
−2.1%
240−250
+2.1%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 65−70
+0%
65−70
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 35−40
+5.7%
35−40
−5.7%
Cyberpunk 2077 40−45
+2.5%
40−45
−2.5%
Dota 2 70−75
+2.9%
70−75
−2.9%
Far Cry 5 65−70
−2.9%
70−75
+2.9%
Forza Horizon 4 85−90
−3.4%
90−95
+3.4%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 130−140
−2.2%
140−150
+2.2%
Valorant 80−85
−2.4%
85−90
+2.4%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 30−35
+10%
30−33
−10%
Elden Ring 30−35
−2.9%
35−40
+2.9%
Grand Theft Auto V 30−35
+10%
30−33
−10%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 170−180
+1.2%
170−180
−1.2%
Red Dead Redemption 2 18−20
+5.6%
18−20
−5.6%
World of Tanks 130−140
−0.7%
140−150
+0.7%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 40−45
+5%
40−45
−5%
Counter-Strike 2 16−18
+6.3%
16−18
−6.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 16−18
+0%
16−18
+0%
Far Cry 5 55−60
+1.8%
55−60
−1.8%
Forza Horizon 4 50−55
−3.8%
55−60
+3.8%
Metro Exodus 45−50
+4.4%
45−50
−4.4%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 27−30
+3.7%
27−30
−3.7%
Valorant 50−55
−3.8%
55−60
+3.8%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 16−18
+6.3%
16−18
−6.3%
Dota 2 35−40
+0%
35−40
+0%
Elden Ring 14−16
+7.1%
14−16
−7.1%
Grand Theft Auto V 35−40
+0%
35−40
+0%
Metro Exodus 14−16
+7.1%
14−16
−7.1%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 60−65
+3.3%
60−65
−3.3%
Red Dead Redemption 2 12−14
+8.3%
12−14
−8.3%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 35−40
+0%
35−40
+0%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 21−24
+0%
21−24
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 16−18
+6.3%
16−18
−6.3%
Cyberpunk 2077 6−7
+0%
6−7
+0%
Dota 2 35−40
+0%
35−40
+0%
Far Cry 5 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%
Fortnite 24−27
+4.2%
24−27
−4.2%
Forza Horizon 4 30−35
+3.3%
30−33
−3.3%
Valorant 24−27
+4.2%
24−27
−4.2%

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 20.59 21.39
Recency 8 April 2016 19 February 2013
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 6 GB
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 250 Watt

Quadro M5500 has an age advantage of 3 years, a 33.3% higher maximum VRAM amount, and 66.7% lower power consumption.

GTX TITAN, on the other hand, has a 3.9% higher aggregate performance score.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Quadro M5500 and GeForce GTX TITAN.

Be aware that Quadro M5500 is a mobile workstation card while GeForce GTX TITAN is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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