Quadro M500M vs Tesla M6
When comparing Quadro M500M and Tesla M6, 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 Quadro M500M and Tesla M6 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Tesla M6
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
| Quadro M500M | Tesla M6 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 30 Watt | 100 Watt |
| Interface | MXM-A (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Tesla M6 has 233% more power consumption, than Quadro M500M.
- Quadro M500M is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and Tesla M6 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Tesla M6 has 6 GB more memory, than Quadro M500M.
- Quadro M500M is used in Mobile workstations, and Tesla M6 - in Desktops.
- Quadro M500M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Tesla M6 - with Maxwell 2.0.
- Core clock speed of Quadro M500M is 99 MHz higher, than Tesla M6.
- Quadro M500M and Tesla M6 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Tesla M6 is 1008 MHz higher, than Quadro M500M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 20−22 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−12 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 612% more, than Quadro M500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 20−22 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Battlefield 5 is 837% more, than Quadro M500M. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | − |
| Quadro M500M and Tesla M6 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 190−200 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 120−130 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 75−80 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 198% more, than Quadro M500M. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 5% more, than Quadro M500M. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Dota 2 is 130% more, than Quadro M500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Far Cry 5 is 1180% more, than Quadro M500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 190−200 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Fortnite is 487% more, than Quadro M500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Forza Horizon 4 is 744% more, than Quadro M500M. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 130−140 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 35−40 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Grand Theft Auto V is 326% more, than Quadro M500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 75−80 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Metro Exodus is 1466% more, than Quadro M500M. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 130−140 |
| high / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Minecraft is 55% more, than Quadro M500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 170% more, than Quadro M500M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 700% more, than Quadro M500M. | ||
| low / 768p | 14−16 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | 10−11 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 887% more, than Quadro M500M. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 55−60 |
| high / 768p | 30−33 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla M6 in World of Tanks is 52% more, than Quadro M500M. | ||
Full Specs
| Quadro M500M | Tesla M6 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Code name | GM108 | GM204 |
| Type | Mobile workstation | Workstation |
| Release date | 15 December 2015 | 30 August 2015 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 1536 |
| Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 930 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1180 MHz |
| Transistor count | 5,200 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 17.98 | 113.3 |
| Floating-point performance | 863.2 gflops | 3,625 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 4004 MHz | 5012 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 160.4 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.0 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Optimus | + | |
| nView Display Management | + | |
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