Quadro M500M vs Firepro W4190M
Quadro M500M
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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 M500M is positioned at rank 31 and the Firepro W4190M is on rank 45, so the Quadro M500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M500M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Firepro W4190M.
| Insight | Quadro M500M | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro M500M 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 M500M and Firepro W4190M
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.
Firepro W4190M
The Firepro W4190M is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in November 12 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M500M scores 1,172 and the Firepro W4190M reaches 1,168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M500M is built on Maxwell while the Firepro W4190M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro M500M) vs 384 (Firepro W4190M). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro M500M) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (Firepro W4190M). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M500M | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,172 | 1,168 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS+25% | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+25% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 24+50% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+33% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M500M | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M500M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Firepro W4190M has 512 MB. The Quadro M500M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro M500M) vs 0.25 MB (Firepro W4190M) — the Quadro M500M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M500M | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M500M draws 30W versus the Firepro W4190M's 30W — a 0% difference. The Firepro W4190M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M500M) vs 350W (Firepro W4190M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro M500M | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 39.1 | 38.9 |
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