GeForce GT 650M vs Quadro M500M

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 650M is positioned at rank 188 and the Quadro M500M is on rank 31, so the Quadro M500M 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 650M

#178

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

366%

#180

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

332%

#181

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

331%

#185

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

301%

#186

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

299%

#188

GeForce GT 650M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#195

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

95%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

94%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M500M

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

90%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

85%

#16

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

378%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

79%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

78%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

78%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

78%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

77%

#31

Quadro M500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

94%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

82%

#43

P106-100

MSRP: $224|Avg: $30

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 650M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M500M.

Insight	GeForce GT 650M	Quadro M500M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 650M 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.

GeForce GT 650M Benchmark Check

Quadro M500M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 650M and Quadro M500M

GeForce GT 650M

The GeForce GT 650M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,187 points.

Quadro M500M

The Quadro M500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 27 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,172 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 650M scores 1,187 and the Quadro M500M reaches 1,172 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 650M is built on Kepler while the Quadro M500M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 650M) vs 384 (Quadro M500M). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 650M) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro M500M). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 650M	Quadro M500M
G3D Mark Score	1,187+1%	1,172
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS	0.8632 TFLOPS+18%
Boost Clock	950 MHz	1124 MHz+18%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+100%	16
L1 Cache	32 KB	128 KB+300%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 650M	Quadro M500M
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 650M) vs 1 MB (Quadro M500M) — the Quadro M500M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 650M	Quadro M500M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	1 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 650M draws 45W versus the Quadro M500M's 30W — a 40% difference. The Quadro M500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 650M) vs 350W (Quadro M500M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.