Quadro M500M vs GeForce RTX 2060

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. The Quadro M500M is positioned at rank #31 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M500M

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

90%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

85%

#16

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

378%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

79%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

78%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

78%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

78%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

77%

#31

Quadro M500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

94%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

82%

#43

P106-100

MSRP: $224|Avg: $30

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M500M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1104.3% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M500M.

Insight	Quadro M500M	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1104.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1104.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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.

Quadro M500M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M500M and GeForce RTX 2060

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.

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Quadro M500M scores 1,172 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 1104.3%. The Quadro M500M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro M500M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro M500M) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M500M	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	1,172	14,114+1104%
Architecture	Maxwell	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	384	1920+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8632 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+647%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1680 MHz+49%
ROPs	8	48+500%
TMUs	16	120+650%
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	1.9 MB+1362%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M500M	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M500M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro M500M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M500M	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB	3 MB+200%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M500M draws 30W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 136.8% difference. The Quadro M500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M500M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin.