GeForce 945A vs Quadro 500M
When comparing GeForce 945A 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 945A and Quadro 500M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 945A
Quadro 500M
Main Specs
| GeForce 945A | Quadro 500M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 35 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
- Quadro 500M has 6% more power consumption, than GeForce 945A.
- GeForce 945A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Quadro 500M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
- GeForce 945A and Quadro 500M have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce 945A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Quadro 500M - with Fermi.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 945A is 372 MHz higher, than Quadro 500M.
- GeForce 945A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 500M - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 945A is 3212 MHz higher, than Quadro 500M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2000% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 500M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 6% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 160−170 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 130−140 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
| high / 768p | 95−100 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945A in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 314% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro 500M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than GeForce 945A. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 70−75 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945A in Dota 2 is 182% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | − |
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945A in Fortnite is 227% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 18−20 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | − |
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945A in Grand Theft Auto V is 226% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| low / 768p | 100−105 | 75−80 |
| high / 1080p | 95−100 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945A in Minecraft is 88% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945A in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 362% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| low / 768p | 30−35 | 0−1 |
| medium / 768p | 21−24 | − |
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | − |
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 0−1 |
| high / 768p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945A in World of Tanks is 148% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 945A | 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 | 1072 MHz | 700 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1189 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 585 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 28.54 | 11.20 |
| Floating-point performance | 903.2 gflops | 268.8 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5012 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 40.1 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 |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 108 Mh/s | |