Quadro P500 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P500
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U.
| Insight | Quadro P500 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P500 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 P500 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,621 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P500 scores 1,659 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U reaches 1,621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P500 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U uses Vega, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro P500) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Boost clocks: 1518 MHz vs 2100 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P500 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,659+2% | 1,621 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Vega |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 512+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1518 MHz | 2100 MHz+38% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro P500 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U's 15W — a 18.2% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P500) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Quadro P500 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 18W | 15W-17% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 92.2 | 108.1+17% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P500 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U costs 100+% less ($500 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.3 (Quadro P500) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Quadro P500 | Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $500 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.3 | Infinity |
| Codename | GP108 | Vega |
| Release | January 5 2018 | January 7 2020 |
| Ranking | #740 | #545 |
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