GeForce GTX 560 Ti vs Quadro M500M

When comparing GeForce GTX 560 Ti 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 Ti 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 Ti Quadro M500M
Power consumption (TDP) 170 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 Ti has 466% more power consumption, than Quadro M500M.
  • GeForce GTX 560 Ti 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 Ti.
  • GeForce GTX 560 Ti is used in Desktops, and Quadro M500M - in Mobile workstations.
  • GeForce GTX 560 Ti is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro M500M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M500M is 207 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560 Ti.
  • GeForce GTX 560 Ti is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro M500M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro M500M is 2000 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 560 Ti.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 16−18 0−1
ultra / 1080p 9−10
QHD / 1440p 4−5 0−1
low / 720p 30−35 12−14
medium / 1080p 18−20 3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 560 Ti in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 212% more, than Quadro M500M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 560 Ti Quadro M500M
Architecture Fermi Maxwell
Code name GF114 GM108
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 25 January 2011 15 December 2015
Pipelines 384 384
Core clock speed 822 MHz 1029 MHz
Boost Clock 1124 MHz
Transistor count 1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 52.67 17.98
Floating-point performance 1,263.4 gflops 863.2 gflops
Length 229 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 2004 MHz 4004 MHz
Memory bandwidth 128.3 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) 87 Mh/s
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Decred / DCR (Decred) 0.39 Gh/s
nView Display Management +
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