Summary
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Contents:HighlightsSummaryGaming PerformanceBenchmark PerformanceTechnical SpecsRelated GPUsRelated Comparisons
Performance
2,6583% of 104,598
The Quadro M520 has 3% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
Performance per dollar
We do not have performance per dollar data for the Quadro M520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Specs at a glance
Memory2 GB GDDR5
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TDP25 W
Release DateQ1 2017
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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.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Value |
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| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell |
| Market Segment | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2017 |
| Production Status | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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Our database does not have gaming performance data for the NVIDIA Quadro M520.
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
2,6583% of 104,598
The Quadro M520 has 3% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The Quadro M520 is ranked 320th with a score of 2,658.
Performance per dollar
We do not have performance per dollar data for the Quadro M520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Compare Performance
Quadro M520's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GT 755M | 2,800.5 | +5% |
| GeForce GTX 485M | 2,709 | +2% |
| Radeon HD 7870M | 2,702 | +2% |
| 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% |
| GeForce GT 750M | 2,543 | -4% |
| Radeon R7 M370 | 2,524 | -5% |
Compare Value For Money
Quadro M520's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
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| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the Quadro M520's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Value |
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| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 614 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 684 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 13,394 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 2,342 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,884 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 75.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,870 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 227 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | 27.9 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | 28.8 |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Value |
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| Codename | GM108 |
| Architecture | Maxwell |
| Process Size | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 1,020 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Value |
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| Bus Interface | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 25 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its 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 | Value |
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| Memory Size | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 40.1 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,253 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB |
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 | Value |
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| CUDA Cores | 384 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 16 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 965 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,176 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 | Value |
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| Pixel Fill Rate | 9.41 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 18.82 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 903.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 28.22 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Value |
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| DirectX | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 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.