Quadro K500M vs GeForce 800M
Quadro K500M
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GeForce 800M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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 Quadro K500M is positioned at rank 221 and the GeForce 800M is on rank 290, so the Quadro K500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K500M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 800M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro K500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 800M.
| Insight | Quadro K500M | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro K500M and GeForce 800M
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.
GeForce 800M
The GeForce 800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. 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 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 477 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K500M scores 480 and the GeForce 800M reaches 477 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K500M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 800M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K500M) vs 384 (GeForce 800M). Raw compute: 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K500M) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 800M).
| Feature | Quadro K500M | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 480 | 477 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+300% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.369 TFLOPS+174% | 0.8632 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128+700% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 192 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K500M | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K500M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 800M has 512 MB. The Quadro K500M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro K500M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 800M) — the GeForce 800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K500M | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K500M draws 100W versus the GeForce 800M's 33W — a 100.8% difference. The GeForce 800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K500M) vs 350W (GeForce 800M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro K500M | GeForce 800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 33W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.8 | 14.5+202% |
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