Quadro K500M vs GeForce 820M
Quadro K500M
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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 820M is on rank 341, 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 820M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 820M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K500M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro K500M | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 820M 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 820M
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 820M
The GeForce 820M 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: 482 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K500M scores 480 and the GeForce 820M reaches 482 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K500M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 820M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K500M) vs 384 (GeForce 820M). Raw compute: 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K500M) vs 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 820M).
| Feature | Quadro K500M | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 480 | 482 |
| 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 820M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 820M has 2 GB. The Quadro K500M offers 100% 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 820M) — the GeForce 820M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K500M | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 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 820M's 33W — a 100.8% difference. The GeForce 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K500M) vs 350W (GeForce 820M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro K500M | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 14.6+204% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 820M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K500M | GeForce 820M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GK104 | GM108 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | March 12 2014 |
| Ranking | #562 | #854 |
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