Quadro M5500 vs Radeon Pro 580

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Quadro M5500

2016

Why buy it

✅21.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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60% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$500 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.9 vs 15.5 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

Radeon Pro 580

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($500 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 56.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.5 vs 9.9 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M5500 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quadro M5500

2016

Radeon Pro 580

2017

Why buy it

✅21.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($500 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 56.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.5 vs 9.9 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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60% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$500 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.9 vs 15.5 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Quadro M5500 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro M5500 better than Radeon Pro 580?

Yes. Quadro M5500 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 21.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 2.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2017, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro M5500 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro M5500 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro M5500 is about 60.0% more expensive on MSRP at $800 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 21.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro 580 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon Pro 580 make more sense than Quadro M5500?

Yes. Radeon Pro 580 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture and staying closer to $500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro M5500. The trade-off is that Quadro M5500 currently gives you 2.1% higher G3D Mark and 21.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon Pro 580 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Quadro M5500 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 580 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro M5500	Radeon Pro 580
1080p
low	108 FPS	81 FPS
medium	91 FPS	69 FPS
high	78 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	71 FPS
medium	77 FPS	62 FPS
high	59 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	29 FPS
4K
low	36 FPS	25 FPS
medium	33 FPS	24 FPS
high	21 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro M5500	Radeon Pro 580
1080p
low	229 FPS	184 FPS
medium	198 FPS	159 FPS
high	151 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	120 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	170 FPS	132 FPS
medium	144 FPS	109 FPS
high	116 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	98 FPS	71 FPS
medium	82 FPS	61 FPS
high	69 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	37 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro M5500	Radeon Pro 580
1080p
low	356 FPS	349 FPS
medium	285 FPS	279 FPS
high	237 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	178 FPS	174 FPS
1440p
low	267 FPS	262 FPS
medium	214 FPS	209 FPS
high	178 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	131 FPS
4K
low	178 FPS	174 FPS
medium	142 FPS	140 FPS
high	119 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	87 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro M5500	Radeon Pro 580
1080p
low	234 FPS	162 FPS
medium	202 FPS	134 FPS
high	164 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	140 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	119 FPS
medium	159 FPS	100 FPS
high	125 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	67 FPS
medium	80 FPS	54 FPS
high	63 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	50 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M5500 and Radeon Pro 580

Quadro M5500

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.

Radeon Pro 580

The Radeon Pro 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,753 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M5500 scores 7,915 and the Radeon Pro 580 reaches 7,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M5500 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon Pro 580 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Quadro M5500) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580). Raw compute: 4.772 TFLOPS (Quadro M5500) vs 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580). Boost clocks: 1165 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M5500	Radeon Pro 580
G3D Mark Score	7,915+2%	7,753
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048	2304+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.772 TFLOPS	5.53 TFLOPS+16%
Boost Clock	1165 MHz	1200 MHz+3%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128	144+13%
L1 Cache	768 KB+33%	576 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M5500	Radeon Pro 580
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M5500 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 580 has 4 GB. The Quadro M5500 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro M5500	Radeon Pro 580
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Quadro M5500) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Quadro M5500	Radeon Pro 580
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.0
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (Quadro M5500) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580). Decoder: NVDEC (Maxwell) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Quadro M5500) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580).

Feature	Quadro M5500	Radeon Pro 580
Encoder	NVENC (Maxwell)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (Maxwell)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M5500 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro 580's 150W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Pro 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M5500) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro M5500	Radeon Pro 580
TDP	150W	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85	85°C
Perf/Watt	52.8+2%	51.7

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M5500 launched at $800 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 580 launched at $500. The Radeon Pro 580 costs 37.5% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 9.9 (Quadro M5500) vs 15.5 (Radeon Pro 580) — the Radeon Pro 580 offers 56.6% better value. The Radeon Pro 580 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).