NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M vs NVIDIA Quadro P500
The GeForce GTX 970M has 227% better performance than the Quadro P500 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 970M and the Quadro P500 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q4 2014. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM204) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 970M has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,253 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 120.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 970M includes 1,280 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 924 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,038 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 81 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The GTX 970M has the 179th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 541 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 9.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA Quadro P500 GPU
The NVIDIA Quadro P500 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2018. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP108) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The P500 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,253 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 40.1 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The P500 includes 256 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,455 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,519 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 18 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The P500 has the 298th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 541 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.89% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GTX 970M | Quadro P500 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q4 2014 | Q1 2018 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Rage 2 | GeForce GTX 970M | Quadro P500 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 67 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 31 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 27 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 26 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 17 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile | 43 | +161% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile | 33.7 | +104% |
| Radeon Pro 5500M | 28.4 | +72% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 22.4 | +36% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 18.1 | +10% |
| GeForce GTX 970M | 16.5 | |
| Radeon RX 5500M | 15.4 | -7% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 13.8 | -16% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 970M has 227% better performance than the Quadro P500 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 970M is ranked 179th with a score of 9,877.5, and the Quadro P500 is ranked 298th with a score of 3,022.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 970M and the Quadro P500 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Quadro M4000M | 10,259 | +4% |
| GeForce MX550 | 10,005 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 970M | 9,877.5 | |
| FirePro W7170M | 9,708 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 9,615.5 | -3% |
| GeForce GTX 580M | 3,116.5 | -68% |
| FirePro W5130M | 3,106 | -69% |
| Quadro P500 | 3,022 | -69% |
| Radeon HD 8870M | 2,986 | -70% |
| GeForce 845M | 2,973 | -70% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 970M | Quadro P500 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 51,247 (+298.25%) | 12,868 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 7,463 (+231.03%) | 2,254.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 9,403 (+181.7%) | 3,338 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 90.5 (+9.7%) | 82.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 5,734 (+257.7%) | 1,603 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 384 (+58.68%) | 242 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 93 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 970M | Quadro P500 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM204 | GP108 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 5,200 million | 1,800 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 970M | Quadro P500 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 6 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 120.3 Gb/s | 40.1 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,253 MHz | 1,253 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,536 KB | 512 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 970M | Quadro P500 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 81 W | 18 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 970M | Quadro P500 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 | 256 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 2 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 80 | 16 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 924 MHz | 1,455 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,038 MHz | 1,519 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 970M | Quadro P500 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 49.82 GPixel/s | 24.3 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 83.04 GTexel/s | 24.3 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.66 TFLOPS | 777.7 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 83.04 GFLOPS | 24.3 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 970M | Quadro P500 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.