Tesla M6 vs RTX A500 Embedded GPU

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 Tesla M6 is positioned at rank 188 and the RTX A500 Embedded GPU is on rank 122, so the RTX A500 Embedded GPU 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 Tesla M6

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

99%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

98%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

96%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

94%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

89%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

87%

#173

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2371%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

100%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

98%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

98%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

97%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

94%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

93%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

89%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

88%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar RTX A500 Embedded GPU

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

100%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

97%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

95%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

88%

#107

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1192%

#122

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

99%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

98%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

92%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

90%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

89%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

86%

#135

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

86%

#136

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The RTX A500 Embedded GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla M6 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla M6 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A500 Embedded GPU.

Insight	Tesla M6	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla M6 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.

Tesla M6 Benchmark Check

RTX A500 Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Tesla M6 and RTX A500 Embedded GPU

Tesla M6

The Tesla M6 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1180 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,225 points.

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 435 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,197 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Tesla M6 scores 6,225 and the RTX A500 Embedded GPU reaches 6,197 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Tesla M6 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the RTX A500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Tesla M6) vs 2,048 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 3.625 TFLOPS (Tesla M6) vs 5.468 TFLOPS (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 1180 MHz vs 1335 MHz.

Feature	Tesla M6	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	6,225	6,197
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	28 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1536	2048+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.625 TFLOPS	5.468 TFLOPS+51%
Boost Clock	1180 MHz	1335 MHz+13%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	96+50%	64
L1 Cache	0.56 MB	2 MB+257%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Tesla M6	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Tesla M6	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Tesla M6) vs 12_2 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.

Feature	Tesla M6	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
DirectX	12	12_2
Max Displays	0	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5th Gen (Tesla M6) vs NVENC 7th Gen (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen.

Feature	Tesla M6	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Encoder	NVENC 5th Gen	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	NVDEC 5th Gen

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Power & Dimensions

The Tesla M6 draws 100W versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 20W — a 133.3% difference. The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Tesla M6) vs 350W (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 82mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.