FirePro V7800 vs Quadro P520

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.

FirePro V7800 vs Quadro P520 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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FirePro V7800 vs Quadro P520: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

FirePro V7800

2011

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌2011 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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406% HIGHER MSRP
$759 MSRPvs$150 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.7 vs 13.6 G3D/$ ($759 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
❌733.3% higher power demand at 150W vs 18W.

Quadro P520

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $609 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $759 MSRP).
✅Delivers 407.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.6 vs 2.7 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $759 MSRP).
✅FirePro V7800 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so Quadro P520 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 18W instead of 150W, a 132W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2019 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Quadro P520 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (2,034 vs 2,028), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro P520 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2011. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Quadro P520 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $609 cheaper on MSRP at $150 vs $759, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 407.5% (13.6 vs 2.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

FirePro V7800 vs Quadro P520 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

FirePro V7800

The FirePro V7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,028 points.

Quadro P520

The Quadro P520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,034 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V7800 scores 2,028 and the Quadro P520 reaches 2,034 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V7800 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro P520 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (FirePro V7800) vs 384 (Quadro P520). Raw compute: 1.856 TFLOPS (FirePro V7800) vs 1.147 TFLOPS (Quadro P520).

Feature	FirePro V7800	Quadro P520
G3D Mark Score	2,028	2,034
Architecture	TeraScale 3	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280+233%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.856 TFLOPS+62%	1.147 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	80+233%	24
L1 Cache	320 KB+122%	144 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V7800	Quadro P520
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro V7800 and 64-bit on the Quadro P520.

Feature	FirePro V7800	Quadro P520
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	512 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V7800 draws 150W versus the Quadro P520's 18W — a 157.1% difference. The Quadro P520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V7800) vs 350W (Quadro P520). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	FirePro V7800	Quadro P520
TDP	150W	18W-88%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	254mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	13.5	113.0+737%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro V7800 came in at $759, while the Quadro P520 launched at $150. On MSRP, Quadro P520 was 80.2% cheaper ($609 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.7 (FirePro V7800) vs 13.6 (Quadro P520) — the Quadro P520 offers 403.7% better value. The newer card here is Quadro P520 (2019 vs 2011).

Feature	FirePro V7800	Quadro P520
MSRP	$759	$150-80%
Performance per Dollar	2.7	13.6+404%
Codename	Cayman	GP108
Release	May 24 2011	May 23 2019
Ranking	#656	#677

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