Quadro M500M vs Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro M500M

2 GB 30

1,172

+0.5%

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 4060

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

Shared System RAM 15

1,166

0.0%

Radeon R5 M430

Radeon R7 A365

Radeon HD 4770

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Quadro M500M

2016

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 30W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 30W, a 15W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quadro M500M

2016

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

2020

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 30W, a 15W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌100% higher power demand at 30W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro M500M better than Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,172 vs 1,166 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Quadro M500M is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro M500M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro M500M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro M500M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 0.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C make more sense than Quadro M500M?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 30W), and staying closer to $150 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Quadro M500M. The trade-off is that Quadro M500M currently gives you 0.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Quadro M500M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro M500M	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low	33 FPS	52 FPS
medium	20 FPS	42 FPS
high	13 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	20 FPS	39 FPS
medium	12 FPS	31 FPS
high	6 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	8 FPS	26 FPS
medium	6 FPS	21 FPS
high	3 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro M500M	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low	53 FPS	52 FPS
medium	42 FPS	42 FPS
high	34 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	21 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	21 FPS	39 FPS
medium	15 FPS	31 FPS
high	10 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	6 FPS	26 FPS
medium	4 FPS	21 FPS
high	4 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	13 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro M500M	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low	53 FPS	52 FPS
medium	42 FPS	42 FPS
high	35 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	40 FPS	39 FPS
medium	32 FPS	31 FPS
high	26 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	26 FPS
medium	21 FPS	21 FPS
high	18 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	13 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro M500M	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
1080p
low	53 FPS	52 FPS
medium	42 FPS	42 FPS
high	35 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	40 FPS	39 FPS
medium	32 FPS	31 FPS
high	26 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	26 FPS	26 FPS
medium	21 FPS	21 FPS
high	18 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	13 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M500M and Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

Quadro M500M

The Quadro M500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 27 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,172 points.

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,166 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M500M scores 1,172 and the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C reaches 1,166 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M500M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro M500M) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M500M	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
G3D Mark Score	1,172	1,166
Architecture	Maxwell	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	2100 MHz+87%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M500M	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M500M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C has 0 MB. The Quadro M500M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Quadro M500M	Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M500M draws 30W versus the Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C's 15W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M500M) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.