Quadro 500M vs GeForce RTX 2060

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. The Quadro 500M is positioned at rank #47 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar Quadro 500M

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

97%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

96%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

96%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

88%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

87%

#32

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

517%

#47

Quadro 500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#48

Quadro K3100M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400

100%

#50

Quadro K5000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509

98%

#51

Radeon PRO W6300

MSRP: $200|Avg: $150

97%

#52

Quadro K4100M

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $261

97%

#58

Quadro K2000M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

88%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

87%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 500M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2371.8% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (6 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro 500M.

Insight	Quadro 500M	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2371.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2371.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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 Quadro 500M and GeForce RTX 2060

Quadro 500M

The Quadro 500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 27 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 405 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 571 points.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro 500M scores 571 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 2371.8%. The Quadro 500M is built on Fermi while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 40 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 320 (Quadro 500M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 0.5184 TFLOPS (Quadro 500M) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Quadro 500M	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	571	14,114+2372%
Architecture	Fermi	Turing
Process Node	40 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	320	1920+500%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5184 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+1144%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	40	120+200%
L1 Cache	0.63 MB	1.9 MB+202%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro 500M	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro 500M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro 500M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro 500M	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	6 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	3 MB+500%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro 500M draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 46.2% difference. The Quadro 500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 500M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.