GeForce 930A vs Quadro 500M
When comparing GeForce 930A 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 GeForce 930A and Quadro 500M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 930A
Quadro 500M
Main Specs
| GeForce 930A | Quadro 500M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 35 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
- Quadro 500M has 6% more power consumption, than GeForce 930A.
- GeForce 930A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Quadro 500M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
- GeForce 930A has 1 GB more memory, than Quadro 500M.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce 930A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro 500M - with Fermi.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 930A is 228 MHz higher, than Quadro 500M.
- GeForce 930A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 500M - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 930A is 202 MHz higher, than Quadro 500M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 500M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | − |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 203% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 500M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 5% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Dota 2 is 131% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Fortnite is 159% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 18−20 |
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Grand Theft Auto V is 181% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 75−80 |
| high / 1080p | 65−70 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Minecraft is 45% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 250% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | − |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in World of Tanks is 88% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 930A | Quadro 500M | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Fermi |
| Code name | GM108 | GF108 |
| Type | Desktop | Workstation |
| Release date | 13 March 2015 | 22 February 2011 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 96 |
| Core clock speed | 928 MHz | 700 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 585 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 22.58 | 11.20 |
| Floating-point performance | 722.7 gflops | 268.8 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | 28.8 GB/s |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | N/A |
| CUDA | 5.0 | 2.1 |