Quadro P500 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro P500

4 GB 18

1,659

+2.3%

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

Shared System RAM 15

1,621

0.0%

Radeon R7 240

Radeon 625

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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 P500

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌20% higher power demand at 18W vs 15W.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

2020

Why buy it

✅61.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 15W instead of 18W, a 3W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 3.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

Quadro P500

2018

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 3.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅61.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 15W instead of 18W, a 3W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌20% higher power demand at 18W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 3.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U better than Quadro P500?

Yes. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 61.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.3% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2018, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Quadro P500 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 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?

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 61.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (1,621 vs 1,659). Quadro P500 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Quadro P500 make more sense than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U?

Yes. Quadro P500 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U. The trade-off is that Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (1,621 vs 1,659) and 61.8% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. Quadro P500 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 P500 Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Quadro P500	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
1080p
low	17 FPS	73 FPS
medium	12 FPS	58 FPS
high	7 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	55 FPS
medium	6 FPS	44 FPS
high	3 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	6 FPS	27 FPS
medium	4 FPS	25 FPS
high	2 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Quadro P500	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
1080p
low	75 FPS	73 FPS
medium	53 FPS	58 FPS
high	39 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	25 FPS	55 FPS
medium	18 FPS	44 FPS
high	13 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	7 FPS	36 FPS
medium	5 FPS	24 FPS
high	4 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Quadro P500	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
1080p
low	75 FPS	73 FPS
medium	60 FPS	58 FPS
high	50 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	56 FPS	55 FPS
medium	45 FPS	44 FPS
high	37 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	37 FPS	36 FPS
medium	30 FPS	29 FPS
high	25 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	18 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Quadro P500	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
1080p
low	75 FPS	73 FPS
medium	60 FPS	58 FPS
high	50 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	51 FPS	55 FPS
medium	39 FPS	44 FPS
high	35 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	32 FPS	36 FPS
medium	23 FPS	29 FPS
high	20 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	18 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P500 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

Quadro P500

The Quadro P500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 5 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1455 MHz to 1518 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,659 points.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U 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: 1,621 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P500 scores 1,659 and the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U reaches 1,621 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P500 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U uses Vega, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 256 (Quadro P500) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Boost clocks: 1518 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P500	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
G3D Mark Score	1,659+2%	1,621
Architecture	Pascal	Vega
Process Node	14 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	256	512+100%
Boost Clock	1518 MHz	2100 MHz+38%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P500	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
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 P500 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U has 0 MB. The Quadro P500 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Quadro P500	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P500 draws 18W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U's 15W — a 18.2% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P500) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	Quadro P500	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U
TDP	18W	15W-17%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	92.2	108.1+17%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P500 launched at $500 MSRP, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U launched at $0. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U costs 100+% less ($500 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 3.3 (Quadro P500) vs Infinity (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U) — the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3580U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).