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Quadro K500M
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Radeon R5 M315
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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 Radeon R5 M315 is on rank 571, 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 Radeon R5 M315
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M315 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon R5 M315 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 Radeon R5 M315
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.
Radeon R5 M315
The Radeon R5 M315 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 489 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro K500M scores 480 and the Radeon R5 M315 reaches 489 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro K500M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R5 M315 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (Quadro K500M) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M315). Raw compute: 2.369 TFLOPS (Quadro K500M) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M315).
| Feature | Quadro K500M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 480 | 489+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536+380% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.369 TFLOPS+259% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 128+540% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro K500M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro K500M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 M315 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: 512 KB (Quadro K500M) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 M315) — the Quadro K500M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro K500M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro K500M draws 100W versus the Radeon R5 M315's 75W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R5 M315 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro K500M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M315). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Quadro K500M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 75W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 4.8 | 6.5+35% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M315 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro K500M | Radeon R5 M315 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GK104 | Jet |
| Release | July 23 2013 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #562 | #922 |
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