Quadro P500
VS
Radeon RX Vega11

Quadro P500 vs Radeon RX Vega11

NVIDIA

Quadro P500

2018Core: 1455 MHzBoost: 1518 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX Vega11

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz

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. The Quadro P500 is positioned at rank #244 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 P500

#102
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500
96%
#103
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
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
MSRP: $800|Avg: $50
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
FirePro W8100
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200
82%
#257
FirePro V7800
MSRP: $759|Avg: $96
80%
#258
Quadro K2000D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $35
80%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (4 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega11.

InsightQuadro P500Radeon RX Vega11
Performance
Leading raw performance (+3.4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX Vega11 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $500 for the Quadro P500, it costs 92% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1109.3% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro P500Radeon RX Vega11
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+1109.3%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)
More affordable ($40)

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 Vega11

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega11

The Radeon RX Vega11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,605 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro P500 scores 1,659 and the Radeon RX Vega11 reaches 1,605 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P500 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX Vega11 uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 256 (Quadro P500) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega11). Raw compute: 0.7772 TFLOPS (Quadro P500) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega11). Boost clocks: 1518 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

FeatureQuadro P500Radeon RX Vega11
G3D Mark Score
1,659+3%
1,605
Architecture
Pascal
GCN 5.0
Process Node
14 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
256
704+175%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7772 TFLOPS
1.761 TFLOPS+127%
Boost Clock
1518 MHz+21%
1251 MHz
ROPs
16+100%
8
TMUs
16
44+175%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro P500Radeon RX Vega11
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P500 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega11 has 0 MB. The Quadro P500 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureQuadro P500Radeon RX Vega11
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P500 draws 18W versus the Radeon RX Vega11's 35W — a 64.2% difference. The Quadro P500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P500) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega11). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureQuadro P500Radeon RX Vega11
TDP
18W-49%
35W
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Perf/Watt
92.2+101%
45.9
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Value Analysis

The Quadro P500 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon RX Vega11 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX Vega11 costs 92% less ($460 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Quadro P500) vs 40.1 (Radeon RX Vega11) — the Radeon RX Vega11 offers 1115.2% better value.

FeatureQuadro P500Radeon RX Vega11
MSRP
$500
$150-70%
Avg Price (30d)
$500
$40-92%
Performance per Dollar
3.3
40.1+1115%
Codename
GP108
Raven
Release
January 5 2018
May 10 2018
Ranking
#740
#673