FireStream 9370 vs Quadro M500M

When comparing FireStream 9370 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 FireStream 9370 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

  FireStream 9370 Quadro M500M
Power consumption (TDP) 225 Watt 30 Watt
Interface PCIe 2.0 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 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FireStream 9370 has 650% more power consumption, than Quadro M500M.
  • FireStream 9370 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M500M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
  • FireStream 9370 has 2 GB more memory, than Quadro M500M.
  • FireStream 9370 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M500M - in Mobile workstations.
  • FireStream 9370 is build with TeraScale 2 architecture, and Quadro M500M - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of Quadro M500M is 204 MHz higher, than FireStream 9370.
  • FireStream 9370 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro M500M - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of FireStream 9370 is 596 MHz higher, than Quadro M500M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 0−1
ultra / 1080p 7−8
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 27−30 12−14
medium / 1080p 16−18 3−4
The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 175% more, than Quadro M500M.

Full Specs

  FireStream 9370 Quadro M500M
Architecture TeraScale 2 Maxwell
Code name Cypress GM108
Type Desktop Mobile workstation
Release date 23 June 2010 15 December 2015
Pipelines 1600 384
Core clock speed 825 MHz 1029 MHz
Boost Clock 1124 MHz
Transistor count 2,154 million
Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 66.00 17.98
Floating-point performance 2,640.0 gflops 863.2 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 4600 MHz 4004 MHz
Memory bandwidth 147.2 GB/s 14.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 11.2 (11_0) 12
Shader Model 5.0 5.0
OpenGL 4.4 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan N/A 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0
Laptop size large
Optimus +
nView Display Management +
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