GeForce 820A vs Quadro M500M
When comparing GeForce 820A and Quadro M500M, 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 GeForce 820A and Quadro M500M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 820A
Quadro M500M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Quadro M500M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Quadro M500M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 820A | Quadro M500M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | 30 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Quadro M500M has 100% more power consumption, than GeForce 820A.
- GeForce 820A is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M500M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
- Quadro M500M has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce 820A.
- GeForce 820A is used in Desktops, and Quadro M500M - in Mobile workstations.
- GeForce 820A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and Quadro M500M - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of Quadro M500M is 254 MHz higher, than GeForce 820A.
- GeForce 820A and Quadro M500M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Quadro M500M is 2204 MHz higher, than GeForce 820A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 1−2 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1200% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
| GeForce 820A and Quadro M500M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 16−18 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 178% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 820A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 5% more, than Quadro M500M. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 10−11 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Dota 2 is 113% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| high / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Fortnite is 136% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | − | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 12−14 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Grand Theft Auto V is 147% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Minecraft is 50% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 212% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 768p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
| medium / 768p | − | 10−11 |
| high / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 14−16 |
| high / 768p | 12−14 | 30−33 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in World of Tanks is 108% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 820A | Quadro M500M | |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Code name | GF117 | GM108 |
| Type | Desktop | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 17 March 2014 | 15 December 2015 |
| Pipelines | 96 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 775 MHz | 1029 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 585 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 12.40 | 17.98 |
| Floating-point performance | 297.6 gflops | 863.2 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 4004 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 14.4 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Optimus | + | |
| nView Display Management | + | |
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