Radeon R9 M275X vs Quadro P500

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 Radeon R9 M275X is positioned at rank 460 and the Quadro P500 is on rank 244, 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 Radeon R9 M275X

#450

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1996%

#452

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1809%

#453

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1804%

#457

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1641%

#458

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1630%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

99%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

99%

#466

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#467

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

98%

#469

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#470

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

96%

#472

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#475

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 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 R9 M275X 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 1.7% 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 Radeon R9 M275X.

Insight	Radeon R9 M275X	Quadro P500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 M275X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $300 versus $500 for the Quadro P500, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 63.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M275X	Quadro P500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+63.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($300)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

Radeon R9 M275X Benchmark Check

Quadro P500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M275X and Quadro P500

Radeon R9 M275X

The Radeon R9 M275X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 28 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,631 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M275X scores 1,631 and the Quadro P500 reaches 1,659 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M275X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro P500 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 256 (Quadro P500). Raw compute: 1.184 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 0.7772 TFLOPS (Quadro P500). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1518 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X	Quadro P500
G3D Mark Score	1,631	1,659+2%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640+150%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.184 TFLOPS+52%	0.7772 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1518 MHz+64%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+150%	16
L1 Cache	160 KB+67%	96 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X	Quadro P500
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 M275X comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro P500 has 4 GB. The Quadro P500 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 512 KB (Quadro P500) — the Quadro P500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X	Quadro P500
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M275X draws 75W versus the Quadro P500's 18W — a 122.6% difference. The Quadro P500 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 350W (Quadro P500). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 M275X	Quadro P500
TDP	75W	18W-76%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	—
Slots	0	—
Perf/Watt	21.7	92.2+325%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M275X launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Quadro P500 launched at $500 and now averages $500. The Radeon R9 M275X costs 40% less ($200 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.4 (Radeon R9 M275X) vs 3.3 (Quadro P500) — the Radeon R9 M275X offers 63.6% better value. The Quadro P500 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2014).