GRID K220Q vs Quadro 500M
When comparing GRID K220Q and Quadro 500M, 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 K220Q and Quadro 500M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K220Q
Quadro 500M
Main Specs
| GRID K220Q | Quadro 500M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | 35 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
- GRID K220Q has 542% more power consumption, than Quadro 500M.
- GRID K220Q is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro 500M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
- GRID K220Q has 511 GB more memory, than Quadro 500M.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GRID K220Q is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro 500M - with Fermi.
- Core clock speed of GRID K220Q is 45 MHz higher, than Quadro 500M.
- GRID K220Q is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro 500M - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K220Q is 3200 MHz higher, than Quadro 500M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K220Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1000% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GRID K220Q and Quadro 500M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
| high / 768p | 60−65 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K220Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 167% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| GRID K220Q and Quadro 500M have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K220Q in Dota 2 is 96% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K220Q in Fortnite is 113% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 18−20 |
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K220Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 150% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 75−80 |
| high / 1080p | 55−60 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K220Q in Minecraft is 35% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K220Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 212% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| medium / 768p | 6−7 | − |
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 0−1 |
| high / 768p | 30−33 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K220Q in World of Tanks is 88% more, than Quadro 500M. | ||
Full Specs
| GRID K220Q | Quadro 500M | |
| Architecture | Kepler | Fermi |
| Code name | GK104 | GF108 |
| Type | Workstation | Workstation |
| Release date | 2 July 2014 | 22 February 2011 |
| Pipelines | 1536 | 96 |
| Core clock speed | 745 MHz | 700 MHz |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | 585 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 95.36 | 11.20 |
| Floating-point performance | 2,289 gflops | 268.8 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 160.0 GB/s | 28.8 GB/s |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | N/A |
| CUDA | 3.0 | 2.1 |