GRID K2 vs Quadro M500M
When comparing GRID K2 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 GRID K2 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
GRID K2
Quadro M500M
Power consumption (TDP)
225 Watt
30 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 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
No outputs
No outputs
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GRID K2 has 650% more power consumption, than Quadro M500M.
GRID K2 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro M500M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
GRID K2 has 2 GB more memory, than Quadro M500M.
GRID K2 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M500M - in Mobile workstations.
GRID K2 is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro M500M - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Quadro M500M is 284 MHz higher, than GRID K2.
GRID K2 and Quadro M500M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GRID K2 is 996 MHz higher, than Quadro M500M.
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
16−18
0−1
ultra / 1080p
9−10
−
QHD / 1440p
4−5
0−1
4K / 2160p
4−5
−
low / 720p
30−35
12−14
medium / 1080p
20−22
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 225% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p
24−27
5−6
ultra / 1080p
21−24
4−5
QHD / 1440p
9−10
0−1
4K / 2160p
6−7
−
low / 720p
55−60
16−18
medium / 1080p
27−30
5−6
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Battlefield 5 is 312% 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 GRID K2.
low / 768p
210−220
110−120
medium / 768p
180−190
85−90
ultra / 1080p
100−110
40−45
QHD / 1440p
55−60
35−40
4K / 2160p
30−35
18−20
high / 768p
140−150
65−70
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 101% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p
55−60
60−65
ultra / 1080p
40−45
18−20
medium / 1080p
45−50
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 11% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p
110−120
70−75
medium / 768p
95−100
50−55
ultra / 1080p
65−70
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Dota 2 is 86% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p
18−20
1−2
ultra / 1080p
18−20
−
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
4K / 2160p
6−7
0−1
low / 720p
40−45
10−12
medium / 1080p
21−24
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Far Cry 5 is 460% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p
27−30
9−10
ultra / 1080p
21−24
5−6
QHD / 1440p
16−18
1−2
low / 720p
100−110
50−55
medium / 1080p
55−60
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Fortnite is 187% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p
27−30
6−7
ultra / 1080p
21−24
4−5
QHD / 1440p
10−11
0−1
4K / 2160p
10−11
−
low / 720p
55−60
18−20
medium / 1080p
30−35
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Forza Horizon 4 is 288% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p
90−95
45−50
medium / 768p
80−85
35−40
high / 1080p
30−35
6−7
ultra / 1080p
12−14
3−4
QHD / 1440p
4−5
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Grand Theft Auto V is 139% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p
10−11
1−2
ultra / 1080p
8−9
0−1
4K / 2160p
3−4
0−1
low / 720p
30−35
6−7
medium / 1080p
14−16
3−4
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Metro Exodus is 533% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p
110−120
85−90
high / 1080p
−
70−75
medium / 1080p
100−110
−
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Minecraft is 32% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p
24−27
14−16
ultra / 1080p
18−20
12−14
low / 720p
60−65
24−27
medium / 1080p
24−27
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 94% more, than Quadro M500M.
high / 1080p
14−16
5−6
ultra / 1080p
10−11
3−4
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
30−35
6−7
medium / 1080p
16−18
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 260% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p
60−65
14−16
medium / 768p
35−40
10−11
high / 1080p
20−22
5−6
ultra / 1080p
12−14
4−5
4K / 2160p
8−9
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 312% more, than Quadro M500M.
low / 768p
100−110
85−90
medium / 768p
60−65
35−40
ultra / 1080p
35−40
14−16
high / 768p
55−60
30−33
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in World of Tanks is 54% more, than Quadro M500M.
Full Specs
GRID K2
Quadro M500M
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell
Code name
GK104
GM108
Type
Workstation
Mobile workstation
Release date
11 May 2013
15 December 2015
Pipelines
1536
384
Core clock speed
745 MHz
1029 MHz
Boost Clock
1124 MHz
Transistor count
3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
95.36
17.98
Floating-point performance
2x 2,289 gflops
863.2 gflops
Length
267 mm
Memory bus width
256 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
5000 MHz
4004 MHz
Memory bandwidth
160.0 GB/s
14.4 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12
Shader Model
5.1
5.0
OpenGL
4.6
4.5
OpenCL
1.2
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.126
1.1.126
CUDA
3.0
5.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
114 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
Optimus
+
nView Display Management
+
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