NVIDIA Quadro P520 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 485M
The Quadro P520 has 55% better performance than the GeForce GTX 485M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Quadro P520 and the GeForce GTX 485M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA Quadro P520 GPU
The Quadro P520 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2019. Its GP108 chip that powers the GPU uses the Pascal architecture and is fabricated on the 14 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,502 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 48.06 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 18 W.
Benchmark Performance
The Quadro P520 has the 269th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.99% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 485M GPU
The GeForce GTX 485M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2011. Its GF104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Fermi architecture and is fabricated on the 40 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 750 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 96 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 100 W.
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 485M has the 311th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.58% 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 | Quadro P520 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Pascal | Fermi |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2019 | Q1 2011 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
The Quadro P520 has 55% better performance than the GeForce GTX 485M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Quadro P520 is ranked 269th with a score of 4,185.5, and the GeForce GTX 485M is ranked 311th with a score of 2,709.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Quadro P520 and the GeForce GTX 485M 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 M1000M | 4,229.5 | +1% |
| FirePro W5170M | 4,197 | +0% |
| Quadro P520 | 4,185.5 | |
| Radeon 540X | 4,097 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 765M | 4,019 | -4% |
| Radeon HD 6970M | 2,818.5 | -33% |
| GeForce GT 755M | 2,800.5 | -33% |
| GeForce GTX 485M | 2,709 | -35% |
| Radeon HD 7870M | 2,702 | -35% |
| GeForce GTX 670M | 2,698 | -36% |
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 | Quadro P520 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 1,010.5 | -- |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 1,135 | -- |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 19,041 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 3,217.5 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 4,492.5 (+52.7%) | 2,942 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 102.3 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 2,104 | 2,360 (+12.17%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 245 | 485 (+97.96%) |
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 | Quadro P520 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GP108 | GF104 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Fermi |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Transistors | 1,800 million | 1,950 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 P520 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 48.06 Gb/s | 96 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,502 MHz | 750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 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 | Quadro P520 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 18 W | 100 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 | Quadro P520 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 384 | 384 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 3 | 8 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 | 64 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 16 | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,303 MHz | 575 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,493 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 P520 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 23.89 GPixel/s | 9.2 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 35.83 GTexel/s | 36.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1,147 GFLOPS | 883.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 35.83 GFLOPS | 73.6 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 P520 | GeForce GTX 485M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 5.1 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.