Quadro M500M
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Quadro M500M

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

1,172

April 27 2016
30 Watt
Maxwell (2014−2017)

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.

Overview

The Quadro M500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 27 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,172 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro M500M is positioned at rank #31 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 M500M

#9
Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
90%
#11
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $900|Avg: $300
85%
#16
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
378%
#16
Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP: $429|Avg: $401
79%
#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340
78%
#19
RTX A2000 12GB
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
78%
#20
Radeon Pro Vega 56
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
78%
#21
RTX A2000
MSRP: $450|Avg: $320
77%
#31
Quadro M500M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#33
Radeon PRO W6400
MSRP: $229|Avg: $200
94%
#36
T600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $180
82%
#43
P106-100
MSRP: $224|Avg: $30
76%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro M500M specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro M500M scores 1,172 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell (2014−2017) architecture (codename: GM108), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 16 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.8632 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1124 MHz from a base of 1029 MHz.

SpecificationQuadro M500M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score1,172
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationMaxwell (2014−2017)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGM108
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling16
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending8
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1124 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1029 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance0.8632 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second17.98 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#833
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M500M is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationQuadro M500M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L1 Cache128 kB
L2 Cache1024 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

SpecificationQuadro M500M
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M500M draws 30 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.

SpecificationQuadro M500M
TDPPower consumption under load30 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
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Value Analysis

It holds Rank #31 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #833 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationQuadro M500M
Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position#31
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#833
Release DateApril 27 2016
Release Year2016

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