GRID K2 vs Quadro M500M

When comparing GRID K2 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 K2 and Quadro M500M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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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:

Quadro M500M Laptops

Main Specs

	GRID K2	Quadro M500M
Power consumption (TDP)	225 Watt	30 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors	1x 8-pin	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	No outputs
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GRID K2 has 650% more power consumption, than Quadro M500M.
GRID K2 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro M500M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
GRID K2 has 2 GB more memory, than Quadro M500M.
GRID K2 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M500M - in Mobile workstations.
GRID K2 is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro M500M - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Quadro M500M is 284 MHz higher, than GRID K2.
GRID K2 and Quadro M500M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GRID K2 is 996 MHz higher, than Quadro M500M.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	16−18	0−1
ultra / 1080p	9−10	−
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
4K / 2160p	4−5	−
low / 720p	30−35	12−14
medium / 1080p	20−22	3−4
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 225% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p	24−27	5−6
ultra / 1080p	21−24	4−5
QHD / 1440p	9−10	0−1
4K / 2160p	6−7	−
low / 720p	55−60	16−18
medium / 1080p	27−30	5−6
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Battlefield 5 is 312% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
medium / 1080p	−	50−55
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GRID K2.
low / 768p	210−220	110−120
medium / 768p	180−190	85−90
ultra / 1080p	100−110	40−45
QHD / 1440p	55−60	35−40
4K / 2160p	30−35	18−20
high / 768p	140−150	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 101% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	40−45	18−20
medium / 1080p	45−50	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p	110−120	70−75
medium / 768p	95−100	50−55
ultra / 1080p	65−70	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Dota 2 is 86% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p	18−20	1−2
ultra / 1080p	18−20	−
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
4K / 2160p	6−7	0−1
low / 720p	40−45	10−12
medium / 1080p	21−24	3−4
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Far Cry 5 is 460% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p	27−30	9−10
ultra / 1080p	21−24	5−6
QHD / 1440p	16−18	1−2
low / 720p	100−110	50−55
medium / 1080p	55−60	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Fortnite is 187% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p	27−30	6−7
ultra / 1080p	21−24	4−5
QHD / 1440p	10−11	0−1
4K / 2160p	10−11	−
low / 720p	55−60	18−20
medium / 1080p	30−35	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Forza Horizon 4 is 288% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p	90−95	45−50
medium / 768p	80−85	35−40
high / 1080p	30−35	6−7
ultra / 1080p	12−14	3−4
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Grand Theft Auto V is 139% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p	10−11	1−2
ultra / 1080p	8−9	0−1
4K / 2160p	3−4	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	6−7
medium / 1080p	14−16	3−4
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Metro Exodus is 533% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p	110−120	85−90
high / 1080p	−	70−75
medium / 1080p	100−110	−
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Minecraft is 32% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p	24−27	14−16
ultra / 1080p	18−20	12−14
low / 720p	60−65	24−27
medium / 1080p	24−27	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 94% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p	14−16	5−6
ultra / 1080p	10−11	3−4
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	6−7
medium / 1080p	16−18	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 260% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p	60−65	14−16
medium / 768p	35−40	10−11
high / 1080p	20−22	5−6
ultra / 1080p	12−14	4−5
4K / 2160p	8−9	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 312% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p	100−110	85−90
medium / 768p	60−65	35−40
ultra / 1080p	35−40	14−16
high / 768p	55−60	30−33
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in World of Tanks is 54% more, than Quadro M500M.

Full Specs

	GRID K2	Quadro M500M
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell
Code name	GK104	GM108
Type	Workstation	Mobile workstation
Release date	11 May 2013	15 December 2015
Pipelines	1536	384
Core clock speed	745 MHz	1029 MHz
Boost Clock		1124 MHz
Transistor count	3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	95.36	17.98
Floating-point performance	2x 2,289 gflops	863.2 gflops
Length	267 mm
Memory bus width	256 Bit	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	5000 MHz	4004 MHz
Memory bandwidth	160.0 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
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	114 Mh/s
Laptop size		large
Optimus		+
nView Display Management		+
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GRID K2 vs Quadro M500M

Quadro M500M is a Laptop Graphics Card

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