GeForce GTX 460 vs Quadro M500M

When comparing GeForce GTX 460 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 GTX 460 and Quadro M500M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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 GTX 460 Quadro M500M
Power consumption (TDP) 160 Watt 30 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 6-pin & 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 768 MB 2 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 460 has 433% more power consumption, than Quadro M500M.
  • GeForce GTX 460 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M500M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • GeForce GTX 460 has 766 GB more memory, than Quadro M500M.
  • GeForce GTX 460 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M500M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 460 is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro M500M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M500M is 354 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460.
  • GeForce GTX 460 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro M500M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro M500M is 404 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−12 0−1
ultra / 1080p 6−7
QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
low / 720p 24−27 12−14
medium / 1080p 14−16 3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Quadro M500M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 460 Quadro M500M
Architecture Fermi Maxwell
Code name GF104 GM108
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 12 July 2010 15 December 2015
Pipelines 336 384
Core clock speed 675 MHz 1029 MHz
Boost Clock 1124 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 37.80 17.98
Floating-point performance 907.2 gflops 863.2 gflops
Length 8.25"(210 mm) (21 cm)
Memory bus width 192 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 3600 MHz 4004 MHz
Memory bandwidth 86.4 GB/s 14.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12
Shader Model 5.1 5.0
OpenGL 4.1 4.5
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.0
Bus support 16x PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376"(111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 66 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
nView Display Management +
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