NVIDIA Quadro M520 vs NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q

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Performance
Quadro M520
2,6583% of 104,598
Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q896% better
26,46525% of 104,598

The Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q has 896% better performance than the Quadro M520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q
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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 Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q GPU

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q2 2019. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU104) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 5000 Max-Q has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 384 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 RTX 5000 Max-Q includes 3,072 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 600 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,350 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 384 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 5000 Max-Q has the 89th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 25.30% 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.

InfoQuadro M520Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureMaxwellTuring
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2017Q2 2019
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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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.

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Quadro M520Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q
Low - 720p
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90 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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85 FPS
High - 1080p
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75 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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51 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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37 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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21 FPS
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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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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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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Quadro M520
2,6583% of 104,598
Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q896% better
26,46525% of 104,598

The Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q has 896% 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 Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q is ranked 89th with a score of 26,465.

Performance per dollar
Quadro M520
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Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q
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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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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.

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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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BenchmarkQuadro M520Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
614
7,396
(+1,104.56%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
684
7,282.5
(+964.69%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
13,394
64,768
(+383.56%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
2,342
19,790
(+745%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
2,884
20,890
(+624.34%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
75.5
210
(+178.15%)
PassMark G3D Mark
1,870
13,489
(+621.34%)
PassMark G2D Mark
227
576
(+153.74%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
27.9
236.6
(+748.03%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
28.8
174.6
(+506.25%)
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.

SpecQuadro M520Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q
CodenameGM108TU104
ArchitectureMaxwellTuring
Process Size28 nm12 nm
Transistors1,020 million13,600 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.

SpecQuadro M520Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q
Memory Size2 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth40.1 Gb/s384 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,253 MHz1,500 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit256 bit
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1,024 KB4 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.

SpecQuadro M520Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q
Bus InterfaceMXM-A (3.0)PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)25 W80 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice 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.

SpecQuadro M520Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q
CUDA Cores3843,072
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--48
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)16192
Render Output Units (ROP)864
Tensor Cores--384
Ray Tracing Cores--48
Core Clock Speed965 MHz600 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,176 MHz1,350 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.

SpecQuadro M520Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q
Pixel Fill Rate9.41 GPixel/s86.4 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate18.82 GTexel/s259.2 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance903.2 GFLOPS8.29 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance28.22 GFLOPS259.2 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.

SpecQuadro M520Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q
DirectX12 (11_0)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.7 (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.