GRID K160Q vs Quadro M500M
When comparing GRID K160Q 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 GRID K160Q and Quadro M500M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K160Q
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
| GRID K160Q | Quadro M500M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 130 Watt | 30 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GRID K160Q has 333% more power consumption, than Quadro M500M.
- GRID K160Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro M500M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
- Quadro M500M has 1 GB more memory, than GRID K160Q.
- GRID K160Q is used in Desktops, and Quadro M500M - in Mobile workstations.
- GRID K160Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro M500M - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of Quadro M500M is 179 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.
- GRID K160Q and Quadro M500M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Quadro M500M is 2222 MHz higher, than GRID K160Q.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 9−10 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 1−2 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 60% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Battlefield 5 is 125% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
| GRID K160Q and Quadro M500M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 75−80 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 9−10 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 50−55 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 20% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Dota 2 is 25% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 1−2 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Far Cry 5 is 75% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Fortnite is 39% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Forza Horizon 4 is 85% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | − | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 30−35 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Grand Theft Auto V is 27% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Minecraft is 14% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 6% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 1−2 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 500% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| medium / 768p | − | 10−11 |
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 5−6 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 233% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
| high / 768p | 27−30 | 30−33 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in World of Tanks is 23% more, than GRID K160Q. | ||
Full Specs
| GRID K160Q | Quadro M500M | |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Code name | GK107 | GM108 |
| Type | Workstation | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 28 June 2013 | 15 December 2015 |
| Pipelines | 192 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 850 MHz | 1029 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,270 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 13.60 | 17.98 |
| Floating-point performance | 326.4 gflops | 863.2 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1782 MHz | 4004 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 28.51 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 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Optimus | + | |
| nView Display Management | + | |
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