Quadro M500M vs FireStream 9250
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 FireStream 9250 is on rank 340, 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
Performance Per Dollar FireStream 9250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Quadro M500M is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The Quadro M500M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FireStream 9250 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FireStream 9250.
| Insight | Quadro M500M | FireStream 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 FireStream 9250
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.
FireStream 9250
The FireStream 9250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 625 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,165 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M500M scores 1,172 and the FireStream 9250 reaches 1,165 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M500M is built on Maxwell while the FireStream 9250 uses TeraScale, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro M500M) vs 800 (FireStream 9250). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro M500M) vs 1 TFLOPS (FireStream 9250).
| Feature | Quadro M500M | FireStream 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,172 | 1,165 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS | 1 TFLOPS+16% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 40+150% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M500M | FireStream 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FireStream 9250 has 1 GB. The Quadro M500M offers 100% 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 (FireStream 9250) — the Quadro M500M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M500M | FireStream 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 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 FireStream 9250's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro M500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M500M) vs 350W (FireStream 9250). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro M500M | FireStream 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-80% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 234mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | Unknown |
| Perf/Watt | 39.1+401% | 7.8 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M500M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro M500M | FireStream 9250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $49 |
| Codename | GM108 | RV770 |
| Release | April 27 2016 | June 16 2008 |
| Ranking | #833 | #840 |
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