GeForce GT 540M vs Quadro K500M

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 540M is positioned at rank 172 and the Quadro K500M is on rank 221, so the GeForce GT 540M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 540M

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

99%

#161

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

344%

#163

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

311%

#164

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

311%

#168

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

282%

#169

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

281%

#172

GeForce GT 540M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#176

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#178

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

97%

#179

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

97%

#180

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

96%

#181

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

#182

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#186

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K500M

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

92%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

90%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

87%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

87%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

85%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

79%

#205

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3078%

#221

Quadro K500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#222

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

100%

#223

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

99%

#225

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

95%

#226

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

94%

#230

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro K500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 540M.

Insight	GeForce GT 540M	Quadro K500M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro K500M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 540M and Quadro K500M

GeForce GT 540M

The GeForce GT 540M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 474 points.

Quadro K500M

The Quadro K500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 771 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 480 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 540M scores 474 and the Quadro K500M reaches 480 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 540M is built on Kepler while the Quadro K500M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 540M) vs 1,536 (Quadro K500M). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 540M) vs 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K500M).

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	Quadro K500M
G3D Mark Score	474	480+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	1536+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS	2.369 TFLOPS+219%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	32 KB	128 KB+300%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	Quadro K500M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 540M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K500M has 4 GB. The Quadro K500M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 540M) vs 512 KB (Quadro K500M) — the Quadro K500M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 540M	Quadro K500M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 540M draws 50W versus the Quadro K500M's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GT 540M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 540M) vs 350W (Quadro K500M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.