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Quadro P500
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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 P500 is positioned at rank 244 and the Radeon RX Vega 9 is on rank 279, so the Quadro P500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P500
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX Vega 9
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 Radeon RX Vega 9 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX Vega 9 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P500 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro P500 | Radeon RX Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX Vega 9 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $500 for the Quadro P500, it costs 90% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 901.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P500 | Radeon RX Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+901.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 P500 and Radeon RX Vega 9
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.
Radeon RX Vega 9
The Radeon RX Vega 9 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1300 MHz. It has 576 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,661 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P500 scores 1,659 and the Radeon RX Vega 9 reaches 1,661 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P500 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX Vega 9 uses Vega, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 256 (Quadro P500) vs 576 (Radeon RX Vega 9). Boost clocks: 1518 MHz vs 1300 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P500 | Radeon RX Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,659 | 1,661 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Vega |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 576+125% |
| Boost Clock | 1518 MHz+17% | 1300 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P500 | Radeon RX Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P500 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 9 has 0 MB. The Quadro P500 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Quadro P500 | Radeon RX Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P500 draws 18W versus the Radeon RX Vega 9's 15W — a 18.2% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 9 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P500) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 9). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Quadro P500 | Radeon RX Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 18W | 15W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 92.2 | 110.7+20% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P500 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon RX Vega 9 launched at $99 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX Vega 9 costs 90% less ($450 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Quadro P500) vs 33.2 (Radeon RX Vega 9) — the Radeon RX Vega 9 offers 906.1% better value. The Quadro P500 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | Quadro P500 | Radeon RX Vega 9 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $99-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $50-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.3 | 33.2+906% |
| Codename | GP108 | Vega Raven Ridge |
| Release | January 5 2018 | October 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #740 | #670 |
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