HD Graphics 630 vs Quadro M500M

When comparing HD Graphics 630 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 HD Graphics 630 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

  HD Graphics 630 Quadro M500M
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 30 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x1 MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3L/LPDDR3/LPDDR4 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 64 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Quadro M500M has 100% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 630.
  • HD Graphics 630 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x1, and Quadro M500M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • HD Graphics 630 has 62 GB more memory, than Quadro M500M.
  • HD Graphics 630 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M500M - in Mobile workstations.
  • HD Graphics 630 is build with Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake architecture, and Quadro M500M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M500M is 729 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 630.
  • HD Graphics 630 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Quadro M500M - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 3−4 0−1
ultra / 1080p 1−2
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 12−14
medium / 1080p 5−6 3−4
The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 630 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 25% more, than Quadro M500M.

Full Specs

  HD Graphics 630 Quadro M500M
Architecture Gen. 9.5 Kaby Lake Maxwell
Code name Kaby-Lake-H-GT2 GM108
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 1 January 2017 15 December 2015
Pipelines 24 384
Core clock speed 300 MHz 1029 MHz
Boost Clock 1150 MHz 1124 MHz
Transistor count 189 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 26.40 17.98
Floating-point performance 441.6 gflops 863.2 gflops
Memory bus width 64/128 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 4004 MHz
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s
Shared memory + -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12
Shader Model 6.4 5.0
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 2.1 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.103 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0
Laptop size large
Optimus +
Quick Sync +
nView Display Management +
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