FirePro W4100 vs Quadro M500M

When comparing FirePro W4100 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 FirePro W4100 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

	FirePro W4100	Quadro M500M
Power consumption (TDP)	50 Watt	30 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors	None	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	4x mini-DisplayPort	No outputs
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FirePro W4100 has 66% more power consumption, than Quadro M500M.
FirePro W4100 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro M500M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
FirePro W4100 and Quadro M500M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
FirePro W4100 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M500M - in Mobile workstations.
FirePro W4100 is build with GCN architecture, and Quadro M500M - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Quadro M500M is 399 MHz higher, than FirePro W4100.
FirePro W4100 and Quadro M500M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Quadro M500M is 4 MHz higher, than FirePro W4100.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	6−7	0−1
ultra / 1080p	4−5	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	16−18	12−14
medium / 1080p	8−9	3−4
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W4100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p	12−14	5−6
ultra / 1080p	10−11	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	16−18
medium / 1080p	12−14	5−6
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W4100 in Battlefield 5 is 87% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
high / 1080p	45−50	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 6% more, than FirePro W4100.
low / 768p	130−140	110−120
medium / 768p	110−120	85−90
ultra / 1080p	50−55	40−45
QHD / 1440p	30−33	35−40
4K / 2160p	27−30	18−20
high / 768p	80−85	65−70
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W4100 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 21% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p	55−60	60−65
ultra / 1080p	18−20	18−20
medium / 1080p	45−50	50−55
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M500M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than FirePro W4100.
low / 768p	80−85	70−75
medium / 768p	60−65	50−55
ultra / 1080p	30−35	24−27
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W4100 in Dota 2 is 18% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p	8−9	1−2
ultra / 1080p	8−9	−
4K / 2160p	3−4	0−1
low / 720p	18−20	10−12
medium / 1080p	9−10	3−4
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W4100 in Far Cry 5 is 140% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p	14−16	9−10
ultra / 1080p	10−11	5−6
QHD / 1440p	−	1−2
low / 720p	60−65	50−55
medium / 1080p	21−24	12−14
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W4100 in Fortnite is 35% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p	12−14	6−7
ultra / 1080p	10−12	4−5
QHD / 1440p	1−2	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	18−20
medium / 1080p	14−16	7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W4100 in Forza Horizon 4 is 77% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
medium / 768p	45−50	35−40
high / 1080p	12−14	6−7
ultra / 1080p	6−7	3−4
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W4100 in Grand Theft Auto V is 26% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p	5−6	1−2
ultra / 1080p	3−4	0−1
4K / 2160p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	12−14	6−7
medium / 1080p	6−7	3−4
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W4100 in Metro Exodus is 166% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p	95−100	85−90
high / 1080p	90−95	70−75
ultra / 1080p	80−85	−
medium / 1080p	90−95	−
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W4100 in Minecraft is 18% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p	16−18	14−16
ultra / 1080p	14−16	12−14
low / 720p	30−35	24−27
medium / 1080p	18−20	14−16
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W4100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 17% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p	−	5−6
ultra / 1080p	7−8	3−4
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	12−14	6−7
medium / 1080p	10−12	6−7
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W4100 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p	24−27	14−16
medium / 768p	16−18	10−11
high / 1080p	9−10	5−6
ultra / 1080p	6−7	4−5
4K / 2160p	6−7	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W4100 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 75% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p	85−90	85−90
medium / 768p	45−50	35−40
ultra / 1080p	20−22	14−16
high / 768p	35−40	30−33
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W4100 in World of Tanks is 14% more, than Quadro M500M.

Full Specs

	FirePro W4100	Quadro M500M
Architecture	GCN	Maxwell
Code name	Cape Verde	GM108
Type	Workstation	Mobile workstation
Release date	2 October 2015	15 December 2015
Pipelines	512	384
Core clock speed	630 MHz	1029 MHz
Boost Clock		1124 MHz
Transistor count	1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	20.16	17.98
Floating-point performance	645.1 gflops	863.2 gflops
Length	171 mm
Memory bus width	128 Bit	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	4000 MHz	4004 MHz
Memory bandwidth	72 GB/s	14.4 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12
Shader Model	5.1	5.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.5
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131	1.1.126
CUDA		5.0
Bus support	PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	79 Mh/s
Laptop size		large
Optimus		+
Form factor	low profile / half length
Dual-link DVI support	+
nView Display Management		+
AppAcceleration	+
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FirePro W4100 vs Quadro M500M

Quadro M500M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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