GeForce GTX 560 SE vs Quadro M500M

When comparing GeForce GTX 560 SE 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 560 SE 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 560 SE Quadro M500M
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 30 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 x16 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors 2x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 560 SE has 400% more power consumption, than Quadro M500M.
  • GeForce GTX 560 SE 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 GTX 560 SE.
  • GeForce GTX 560 SE is used in Desktops, and Quadro M500M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 560 SE is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and Quadro M500M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M500M is 293 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.
  • GeForce GTX 560 SE is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro M500M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro M500M is 176 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560 SE.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 9−10 0−1
ultra / 1080p 5−6
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 21−24 12−14
medium / 1080p 10−12 3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 SE in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Quadro M500M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 560 SE Quadro M500M
Architecture Fermi 2.0 Maxwell
Code name GF114 GM108
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 20 February 2012 15 December 2015
Pipelines 288 384
Core clock speed 736 MHz 1029 MHz
Boost Clock 1124 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 35.33 17.98
Floating-point performance 847.9 gflops 863.2 gflops
Length 210 mm
Memory bus width 192 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 3828 MHz 4004 MHz
Memory bandwidth 91.87 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
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 54 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
nView Display Management +
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