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Performance
Quadro M520
2,6583% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 10801,001% better
29,26328% of 104,598
The GeForce GTX 1080 has 1,001% better performance than the Quadro M520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
Quadro M520
No data available
GeForce GTX 1080
48.8530% of 161.45
The GeForce GTX 1080 has 30% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the NVIDIA Quadro M520 GPU
The NVIDIA Quadro M520 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2017. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM108) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The M520 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 M520 includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 965 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,176 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The M520 has the 320th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.54% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2016 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 1080 has 8 GB of GDDR5X memory, with a 1,251 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 320.3 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 1080 includes 2,560 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,607 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,733 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 160 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 1080 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 1080 has the 78th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.98% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 29,263 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 48.85. This is the 65th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Quadro M520 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2017 | Q2 2016 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $599 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
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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
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty | Quadro M520 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 47 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 28 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 11 FPS |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
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.
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| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5700 | 13.7 | +25% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 13.6 | +24% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 12.5 | +14% |
| Radeon RX 5600 XT | 12 | +9% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 11.2 | +2% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 11 | |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 7.3 | -34% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 3.36 | -69% |
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.
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| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 5700 | 25.47 | -53% |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 25.58 | -53% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 28.77 | -47% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 42.88 | -21% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 47.32 | -13% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 54.45 | |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
Quadro M520
2,6583% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 10801,001% better
29,26328% of 104,598
The GeForce GTX 1080 has 1,001% better performance than the Quadro M520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Quadro M520 is ranked 320th with a score of 2,658, and the GeForce GTX 1080 is ranked 78th with a score of 29,263.
Performance per dollar
Quadro M520
No data available
GeForce GTX 1080
48.8530% of 161.45
The GeForce GTX 1080 has 75% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
GeForce GTX 1080's 48.85 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
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.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 30,823.5 | +1,060% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 29,668 | +1,016% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 29,263 | +1,001% |
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 29,086 | +994% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 28,375 | +968% |
| GeForce GTX 670M | 2,698 | +2% |
| Quadro 5010M | 2,693 | +1% |
| Quadro M520 | 2,658 | |
| Radeon R9 M265X | 2,633 | -1% |
| GeForce 940MX | 2,556 | -4% |
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:Quadro M520 orGeForce GTX 1080
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 61.77 | +26% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | 58.6 | +20% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 | 57.62 | +18% |
| Radeon VII | 54.19 | +11% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 53.89 | +10% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 48.85 | |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47.21 | -3% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | -14% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 35.53 | -27% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | -35% |
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 | Quadro M520 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 614 | 7,185 (+1,070.2%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 684 | 6,902 (+909.06%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 13,394 | 119,971 (+795.71%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 2,342 | 21,408.5 (+814.11%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,884 | 21,289.5 (+638.19%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 75.5 | 121.8 (+61.32%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,870 | 15,538 (+730.91%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 227 | 882 (+288.55%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 27.9 | 269 (+864.16%) |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 28.8 | -- |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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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 | Quadro M520 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM108 | GP104 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Transistors | 1,020 million | 7,200 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 | Quadro M520 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 40.1 Gb/s | 320.3 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,253 MHz | 1,251 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 2 MB |
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 | Quadro M520 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | MXM-A (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 25 W | 180 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a |
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 | Quadro M520 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 384 | 2,560 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 20 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 16 | 160 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 | 64 |
| Core Clock Speed | 965 MHz | 1,607 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,176 MHz | 1,733 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 | Quadro M520 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 9.41 GPixel/s | 110.9 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 18.82 GTexel/s | 277.3 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 903.2 GFLOPS | 8.87 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 28.22 GFLOPS | 277.3 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 | Quadro M520 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 (5.1) | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.