FirePro S10000 vs Quadro 500M
When comparing FirePro S10000 and Quadro 500M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro S10000 and Quadro 500M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro S10000
Quadro 500M
Main Specs
| FirePro S10000 | Quadro 500M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 750 Watt | 35 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 8-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 6 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 4x mini-DisplayPort | No outputs |
- FirePro S10000 has 2042% more power consumption, than Quadro 500M.
- FirePro S10000 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro 500M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
- FirePro S10000 has 5 GB more memory, than Quadro 500M.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- FirePro S10000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Quadro 500M - with Fermi.
- Core clock speed of FirePro S10000 is 125 MHz higher, than Quadro 500M.
- FirePro S10000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 500M - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of FirePro S10000 is 3200 MHz higher, than Quadro 500M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 6100% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 55−60 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 60−65 | − |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| FirePro S10000 and Quadro 500M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 250−260 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 220−230 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 70−75 | − |
| high / 768p | 210−220 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 685% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| FirePro S10000 and Quadro 500M have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 110−120 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Dota 2 is 313% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 14−16 | − |
| low / 720p | 80−85 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
| low / 720p | 180−190 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Fortnite is 740% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 24−27 | − |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 18−20 |
| medium / 768p | 120−130 | − |
| high / 1080p | 70−75 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Grand Theft Auto V is 663% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | − |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | − |
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 75−80 |
| high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 120−130 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Minecraft is 75% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 1212% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 0−1 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | − |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | − |
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 0−1 |
| high / 768p | 60−65 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in World of Tanks is 188% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro S10000 | Quadro 500M | |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Fermi |
| Code name | Tahiti | GF108 |
| Type | Workstation | Workstation |
| Release date | 12 November 2012 | 22 February 2011 |
| Pipelines | 4096 | 96 |
| Core clock speed | 825 MHz | 700 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 950 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 4,313 million | 585 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 106.4 | 11.20 |
| Floating-point performance | 2x 3,405 gflops | 268.8 gflops |
| Length | 305 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 384 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 480 GB/s | 28.8 GB/s |
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | N/A |
| CUDA | 2.1 | |
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 383 Mh/s | |
| Form factor | full height / full length | |
| Dual-link DVI support | + | |