NVIDIA Quadro P5000 vs NVIDIA TITAN V CEO Edition Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits cleanly between these two NVIDIA workstation-class cards. The NVIDIA TITAN V CEO Edition wins both of the head-to-head tests in the database, with no benchmark victories recorded for the NVIDIA Quadro P5000. That is a decisive sweep in the direct comparisons, but the margin of victory differs substantially depending on the workload type.

In the 2D graphics test, the TITAN V CEO Edition scores 1086 against the Quadro P5000's 674, a 61.1% advantage. This is the larger of the two wins and points to a clear edge in desktop compositing, window management, and other traditional 2D acceleration tasks. The gap here is more than half again as large as the Quadro's score, which suggests the TITAN V's higher raw pixel throughput translates directly into faster 2D operations.

The 3D test tells a slightly different story. The TITAN V CEO Edition posts 16988 versus 12634 for the Quadro P5000, a 34.5% lead. While still a solid win, the percentage difference is roughly half of what we see in the 2D test. This indicates that the Quadro P5000's Pascal architecture holds up better in 3D rendering workloads relative to its overall capabilities, though it still trails by a significant margin.

Looking beyond the head-to-head results, the database records additional benchmarks for the Quadro P5000 that the TITAN V CEO Edition does not have entries for. The Quadro scores 1330 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 52509 in Geekbench OpenCL, 6342 in Geekbench Vulkan, and a set of Passmark DirectX tests ranging from 44 in DirectX 12 to 170 in DirectX 9. The TITAN V CEO Edition has no recorded scores in these specific tests, so the direct comparison is limited to the two Passmark tests. However, the Quadro's strongest recorded result is its Geekbench OpenCL score, which dwarfs its other numbers, indicating compute-heavy OpenCL workloads are where the Pascal card is most competitive.

The average benchmark score in the database places the TITAN V CEO Edition at 9037 and the Quadro P5000 at 8039, a 12.4% difference. Both cards sit in the lower half of the overall GPU distribution, with the TITAN V at the 45th percentile and the Quadro at the 41st percentile. Their nearest rivals reflect this positioning: the TITAN V sits within 1.9% of the AMD Radeon 890M and within 0.2% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, while the Quadro P5000 is essentially tied with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M at a 0% delta.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different architectural generations and different process nodes. The TITAN V CEO Edition uses the GV100 chip on TSMC's 12 nm process, built on the Volta architecture. The Quadro P5000 uses the GP104 chip on TSMC's 16 nm process, built on the Pascal architecture. This generational gap shows up throughout their specifications.

The transistor counts differ enormously. The GV100 packs 21,100 million transistors across an 815 mm² die, while the GP104 has 7,200 million transistors on a 314 mm² die. That is nearly three times the transistor count on more than twice the die area. The transistor density also favors the newer chip: 25.9 million transistors per square millimeter on the Volta part versus 22.9 million on the Pascal part.

Memory is another major divider. The TITAN V CEO Edition uses 32 GB of HBM2 on a 4096-bit bus, delivering 868.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Quadro P5000 uses 16 GB of GDDR5X on a 256-bit bus, delivering 288.5 GB/s. The bandwidth difference is stark: the Volta card offers three times the memory bandwidth of the Pascal card. The memory clock figures reflect the different technologies: the HBM2 runs at 848 MHz (1696 Mbps effective) while the GDDR5X runs at 1127 MHz (9 Gbps effective).

Compute resources also scale dramatically. The TITAN V CEO Edition has 5120 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 128 ROPs. The Quadro P5000 has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. In every category, the Volta card has exactly double the resources of the Pascal card. The TITAN V also includes 640 tensor cores, which the Quadro P5000 lacks entirely. Neither card has ray tracing cores.

The TITAN V CEO Edition has a base clock of 1200 MHz and a boost clock of 1455 MHz. The Quadro P5000 runs higher clocks: 1607 MHz base and 1733 MHz boost. Despite the lower clock speeds, the TITAN V achieves higher throughput due to its larger compute array. The FP32 rate for the TITAN V is 14.90 TFLOPS versus 8.873 TFLOPS for the Quadro. The FP16 comparison is even more lopsided: the TITAN V delivers 29.80 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) while the Quadro manages only 138.6 GFLOPS (1:64 ratio). That is a 215-fold difference in FP16 capability, driven by the tensor cores and Volta's native FP16 support.

Power consumption differs as well. The TITAN V CEO Edition has a 250 W TDP and requires a 600 W suggested PSU, while the Quadro P5000 has a 180 W TDP and a 450 W suggested PSU. Both are dual-slot cards with PCIe 3.0 x16 interfaces. The TITAN V uses one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector, while the Quadro uses a single 8-pin connector.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The direct comparison in the database covers two tests, and the TITAN V CEO Edition wins both. The first is Passmark G2D, where the TITAN V scores 1086 against the Quadro P5000's 674. The delta is 61.1% in favor of the Volta card. This test measures 2D graphics acceleration, and the result indicates that the TITAN V's higher pixel rate of 186.2 GPixel/s, compared to the Quadro's 110.9 GPixel/s, provides a substantial practical advantage in 2D workloads.

The second test is Passmark G3D, where the TITAN V scores 16988 and the Quadro scores 12634. The delta here is 34.5%. This test exercises 3D rendering performance, and while the TITAN V still wins clearly, the gap narrows considerably. The texture rate difference helps explain this: the TITAN V delivers 465.6 GTexel/s versus 277.3 GTexel/s for the Quadro, a 68% advantage. The FP32 throughput advantage is 68% as well (14.90 versus 8.873 TFLOPS). Yet the G3D score difference is only 34.5%, suggesting that the benchmark is not purely compute-bound and that other factors, such as driver optimization or memory latency, play a role.

The Quadro P5000 has additional recorded scores that provide context for its strengths. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 52509 is its best result, indicating strong compute performance in OpenCL workloads. Its Geekbench Vulkan score of 6342 shows moderate Vulkan capability. The Passmark DirectX tests are all relatively low: 170 in DirectX 9, 102 in DirectX 11, 77 in DirectX 10, and 44 in DirectX 12. These numbers suggest that the Quadro's DirectX performance is not its primary strength, which is typical for a workstation card optimized for compute and professional applications rather than gaming APIs.

The TITAN V CEO Edition's Passmark G3D score of 16988 places it in a higher performance tier than its average benchmark score of 9037 might suggest, because the database includes only two recorded tests for this card. The G2D score of 1086 is relatively modest, which pulls down the average. The Quadro P5000 has ten recorded benchmarks, giving a broader picture of its capabilities.

FAQ

Q: Which card has more memory bandwidth?

A: The TITAN V CEO Edition has 868.4 GB/s from its 4096-bit HBM2 interface. The Quadro P5000 has 288.5 GB/s from its 256-bit GDDR5X interface. The TITAN V offers three times the bandwidth.

Q: Does the Quadro P5000 have tensor cores?

A: No. The Quadro P5000 has no tensor cores. The TITAN V CEO Edition has 640 tensor cores, which enable its 29.80 TFLOPS FP16 throughput.

Q: What is the FP32 performance difference?

A: The TITAN V CEO Edition delivers 14.90 TFLOPS FP32, while the Quadro P5000 delivers 8.873 TFLOPS. The TITAN V is 68% ahead in this metric.

Q: Which card is more power efficient?

A: The Quadro P5000 has a lower TDP at 180 W versus 250 W for the TITAN V CEO Edition. However, the TITAN V delivers substantially more performance per watt in the recorded benchmarks, scoring 34.5% higher in G3D while drawing 38.9% more power.

Q: What is the transistor count difference?

A: The TITAN V CEO Edition has 21,100 million transistors on an 815 mm² die. The Quadro P5000 has 7,200 million transistors on a 314 mm² die.

Q: How do the cards compare in 2D performance?

A: The TITAN V CEO Edition scores 1086 in Passmark G2D, which is 61.1% higher than the Quadro P5000's 674. The TITAN V's higher pixel rate of 186.2 GPixel/s versus 110.9 GPixel/s explains this advantage.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear overall winner: the NVIDIA TITAN V CEO Edition outperforms the NVIDIA Quadro P5000 in every direct benchmark comparison recorded. The 34.5% lead in 3D performance and the 61.1% lead in 2D performance are both substantial margins. For any workload covered by the Passmark G2D and G3D tests, the TITAN V CEO Edition is the stronger choice.

However, the Quadro P5000 has its own strengths in the recorded data. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 52509 is its standout result, and it achieves this with a 180 W TDP, making it the more power-efficient option. For users with tight power budgets or those prioritizing OpenCL compute workloads, the Quadro P5000 remains viable. Its lower clock speeds are offset by its efficiency, and its 16 GB of GDDR5X memory, while half the capacity of the TITAN V's 32 GB HBM2, is still substantial for many professional tasks.

The architectural gap is the deciding factor. The Volta architecture in the TITAN V CEO Edition provides double the shading units, TMUs, and ROPs of the Pascal-based Quadro P5000, plus tensor cores that the Quadro lacks entirely. The 12 nm process and 21,100 million transistors give the TITAN V a resource advantage that higher clock speeds on the 16 nm Pascal chip cannot overcome. The FP16 capability difference is extreme: 29.80 TFLOPS versus 138.6 GFLOPS, making the TITAN V the only choice for workloads that leverage FP16 acceleration.

For buyers choosing between these two end-of-life cards, the decision comes down to specific needs. The TITAN V CEO Edition is the superior performer in 2D and 3D graphics, offers more memory, higher bandwidth, and vastly better FP16 compute. The Quadro P5000 is more power-efficient, has a broader set of recorded benchmark data, and its best result in OpenCL compute indicates it can handle certain professional workloads competently. The recorded data favors the TITAN V CEO Edition for most use cases, with the Quadro P5000 remaining relevant primarily for power-constrained OpenCL compute scenarios.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA TITAN V CEO Edition | NVIDIA Quadro P5000 |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | Volta | Pascal |

| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |

| Transistors | 21,100 million | 7,200 million |

| Die Size | 815 mm² | 314 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 25.9M / mm² | 22.9M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1200 MHz | 1607 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1455 MHz | 1733 MHz |

| Memory Size | 32 GB | 16 GB |

| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR5X |

| Memory Bus Width | 4096 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 868.4 GB/s | 288.5 GB/s |

| Memory Clock | 848 MHz (1696 Mbps effective) | 1127 MHz (9 Gbps effective) |

| Shading Units | 5120 | 2560 |

| TMUs | 320 | 160 |

| ROPs | 128 | 64 |

| Tensor Cores | 640 | None |

| Pixel Rate | 186.2 GPixel/s | 110.9 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 465.6 GTexel/s | 277.3 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 14.90 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 29.80 TFLOPS (2:1) | 138.6 GFLOPS (1:64) |

| TDP | 250 W | 180 W |

| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 450 W |

| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x DVI, 4x DisplayPort 1.4a |

| Dimensions (LxH) | 267 mm x 112 mm | 267 mm x 111 mm |

| Release Date | 2018-06-20 | 2016-09-30 |

| Predecessor | GeForce 900 | Quadro Maxwell |

| Successor | GeForce 20 | Quadro Volta |