Quadro M500M vs Radeon R9 M265X
Quadro M500M
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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 M500M is positioned at rank 31 and the Radeon R9 M265X is on rank 448, 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 Radeon R9 M265X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro M500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M265X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro M500M | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 Radeon R9 M265X
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.
Radeon R9 M265X
The Radeon R9 M265X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 21 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,167 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M500M scores 1,172 and the Radeon R9 M265X reaches 1,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M500M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R9 M265X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro M500M) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M265X). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (Quadro M500M) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M265X). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 625 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M500M | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,172 | 1,167 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS+8% | 0.8 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz+80% | 625 MHz |
| 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 | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M500M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M265X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M265X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro M500M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M265X) — the Quadro M500M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M500M | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M500M draws 30W versus the Radeon R9 M265X's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Quadro M500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M500M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M265X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Quadro M500M | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-60% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 39.1+151% | 15.6 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M500M is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Quadro M500M | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GM108 | Venus |
| Release | April 27 2016 | March 21 2014 |
| Ranking | #833 | #839 |
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