GeForce GTX 460 vs Quadro M500M
When comparing GeForce GTX 460 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 GeForce GTX 460 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
GeForce GTX 460
Quadro M500M
Power consumption (TDP)
160 Watt
30 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x16
MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors
6-pin & 6-pin
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount
768 MB
2 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
No outputs
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GeForce GTX 460 has 433% more power consumption, than Quadro M500M.
GeForce GTX 460 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and Quadro M500M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
GeForce GTX 460 has 766 GB more memory, than Quadro M500M.
GeForce GTX 460 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M500M - in Mobile workstations.
GeForce GTX 460 is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro M500M - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Quadro M500M is 354 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460.
GeForce GTX 460 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro M500M - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Quadro M500M is 404 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 460.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
10−12
0−1
ultra / 1080p
6−7
−
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
12−14
medium / 1080p
14−16
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p
18−20
5−6
ultra / 1080p
16−18
4−5
QHD / 1440p
2−3
0−1
low / 720p
40−45
16−18
medium / 1080p
20−22
5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in Battlefield 5 is 200% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
−
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 10% more, than GeForce GTX 460.
low / 768p
180−190
110−120
medium / 768p
150−160
85−90
ultra / 1080p
75−80
40−45
QHD / 1440p
45−50
35−40
4K / 2160p
30−33
18−20
high / 768p
110−120
65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 65% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
30−35
18−20
medium / 1080p
45−50
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p
95−100
70−75
medium / 768p
80−85
50−55
ultra / 1080p
50−55
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in Dota 2 is 54% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p
12−14
1−2
ultra / 1080p
12−14
−
4K / 2160p
5−6
0−1
low / 720p
30−33
10−12
medium / 1080p
14−16
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in Far Cry 5 is 280% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p
20−22
9−10
ultra / 1080p
14−16
5−6
QHD / 1440p
−
1−2
low / 720p
80−85
50−55
medium / 1080p
40−45
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in Fortnite is 100% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p
20−22
6−7
ultra / 1080p
16−18
4−5
QHD / 1440p
5−6
0−1
low / 720p
40−45
18−20
medium / 1080p
21−24
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in Forza Horizon 4 is 177% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p
70−75
45−50
medium / 768p
60−65
35−40
high / 1080p
21−24
6−7
ultra / 1080p
9−10
3−4
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in Grand Theft Auto V is 78% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p
7−8
1−2
ultra / 1080p
5−6
0−1
4K / 2160p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
6−7
medium / 1080p
10−11
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in Metro Exodus is 333% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p
100−110
85−90
high / 1080p
−
70−75
ultra / 1080p
95−100
−
medium / 1080p
100−110
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in Minecraft is 20% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p
20−22
14−16
ultra / 1080p
16−18
12−14
low / 720p
45−50
24−27
medium / 1080p
21−24
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 58% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p
12−14
5−6
ultra / 1080p
8−9
3−4
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
6−7
medium / 1080p
14−16
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 180% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p
40−45
14−16
medium / 768p
24−27
10−11
high / 1080p
14−16
5−6
ultra / 1080p
9−10
4−5
4K / 2160p
7−8
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 187% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p
95−100
85−90
medium / 768p
55−60
35−40
ultra / 1080p
27−30
14−16
high / 768p
45−50
30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 460 in World of Tanks is 35% more, than Quadro M500M.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 460
Quadro M500M
Architecture
Fermi
Maxwell
Code name
GF104
GM108
Type
Desktop
Mobile workstation
Release date
12 July 2010
15 December 2015
Pipelines
336
384
Core clock speed
675 MHz
1029 MHz
Boost Clock
1124 MHz
Transistor count
1,950 million
Manufacturing process technology
40 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
37.80
17.98
Floating-point performance
907.2 gflops
863.2 gflops
Length
8.25"(210 mm) (21 cm)
Memory bus width
192 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
3600 MHz
4004 MHz
Memory bandwidth
86.4 GB/s
14.4 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12
Shader Model
5.1
5.0
OpenGL
4.1
4.5
OpenCL
1.1
1.2
Vulkan
N/A
1.1.126
CUDA
+
5.0
Bus support
16x PCI-E 2.0
Height
4.376"(111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options
+
Multi monitor support
+
HDMI
+
HDCP
+
Maximum VGA resolution
2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI
Internal
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66 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
Optimus
+
nView Display Management
+
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