GeForce 9800M GTX SLI vs Quadro 500M

When comparing GeForce 9800M GTX SLI 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 GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and Quadro 500M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 9800M GTX SLI 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 GeForce 9800M GTX SLI here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 9800M GTX SLI Quadro 500M
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 35 Watt
Interface MXM-A (3.0)
Memory type GDDR3 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs
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  • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI has 328% more power consumption, than Quadro 500M.
  • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI and Quadro 500M have maximum RAM of 1 GB.
  • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is used in Laptops, and Quadro 500M - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is build with G9x architecture, and Quadro 500M - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro 500M is 200 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.
  • GeForce 9800M GTX SLI is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and Quadro 500M - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro 500M is 1000 MHz higher, than GeForce 9800M GTX SLI.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 0−1
ultra / 1080p 6−7
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 21−24 1−2
medium / 1080p 12−14 0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 9800M GTX SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2100% more, than Quadro 500M.

Full Specs

  GeForce 9800M GTX SLI Quadro 500M
Architecture G9x Fermi
Code name NB9E-GTX GF108
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 15 July 2008 22 February 2011
Pipelines 224 96
Core clock speed 500 MHz 700 MHz
Transistor count 3016 Million 585 million
Manufacturing process technology 65 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 11.20
Floating-point performance 268.8 gflops
Memory bus width 256 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 800 MHz 1800 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX DirectX 10, Shader 4.0 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1
OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL 1.1
Vulkan N/A
CUDA + 2.1
SLI options +
Laptop size large
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