Quadro P500 vs GRID M10-2B

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 P500 is positioned at rank 244 and the GRID M10-2B is on rank 372, so the Quadro P500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 P500

#102

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96%

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MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

89%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

87%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

86%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

80%

#229

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

4450%

#244

Quadro P500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

100%

#246

FireStream 9370

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95%

#247

GRID K260Q

MSRP: $937|Avg: $15

95%

#249

Quadro 600

MSRP: $179|Avg: $20

88%

#251

Quadro 410

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

86%

#253

FirePro W600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $30

85%

#254

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

82%

#255

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

82%

#256

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82%

#257

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80%

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80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GRID M10-2B

#357

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

22383%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

100%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

98%

#374

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MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

92%

#375

RTXA5000-6Q

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92%

#376

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MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

92%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

91%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

88%

#379

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

85%

#380

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

85%

#381

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

80%

#382

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

80%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

71%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

67%

#385

Quadro FX 350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

65%

#386

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

65%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

64%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P500 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P500 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M10-2B lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID M10-2B.

Insight	Quadro P500	GRID M10-2B
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+700%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID M10-2B offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $500 for the Quadro P500, it costs 84% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 519.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P500	GRID M10-2B
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+519.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($80)

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 P500 Benchmark Check

GRID M10-2B Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P500 and GRID M10-2B

Quadro P500

The Quadro P500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1455 MHz to 1518 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points.

GRID M10-2B

The GRID M10-2B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,644 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P500 scores 1,659 and the GRID M10-2B reaches 1,644 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P500 is built on Pascal while the GRID M10-2B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro P500) vs 2,048 (GRID M10-2B). Raw compute: 0.7772 TFLOPS (Quadro P500) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M10-2B). Boost clocks: 1518 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P500	GRID M10-2B
G3D Mark Score	1,659	1,644
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	2048+700%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7772 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+521%
Boost Clock	1518 MHz+29%	1178 MHz
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	16	128+700%
L1 Cache	96 KB	768 KB+700%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P500	GRID M10-2B
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P500 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M10-2B has 512 MB. The Quadro P500 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro P500) vs 2 MB (GRID M10-2B) — the GRID M10-2B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P500	GRID M10-2B
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+700%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P500 draws 18W versus the GRID M10-2B's 225W — a 170.4% difference. The Quadro P500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P500) vs 350W (GRID M10-2B). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro P500	GRID M10-2B
TDP	18W-92%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	92.2+1163%	7.3

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P500 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GRID M10-2B launched at $2500 and now averages $80. The GRID M10-2B costs 84% less ($420 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Quadro P500) vs 20.6 (GRID M10-2B) — the GRID M10-2B offers 524.2% better value. The Quadro P500 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).