Quadro M520 vs GeForce GTX 470M

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro M520 is positioned at rank 145 and the GeForce GTX 470M is on rank 38, so the GeForce GTX 470M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro M520

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

94%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

90%

#130

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1544%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

99%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

98%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

96%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

96%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

95%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

95%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

94%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

92%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

90%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

88%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 470M

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

89%

#28

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

167%

#30

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

151%

#31

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

151%

#35

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

137%

#36

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

136%

#38

GeForce GTX 470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

91%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

91%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

90%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

89%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro M520 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The Quadro M520 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 470M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 470M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M520 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro M520	GeForce GTX 470M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 470M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M520 and GeForce GTX 470M

Quadro M520

The Quadro M520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1041 MHz to 1019 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,913 points.

GeForce GTX 470M

The GeForce GTX 470M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 535 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,953 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M520 scores 1,913 and the GeForce GTX 470M reaches 1,953 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M520 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 470M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro M520) vs 288 (GeForce GTX 470M). Raw compute: 0.7995 TFLOPS (Quadro M520) vs 0.6163 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 470M).

Feature	Quadro M520	GeForce GTX 470M
G3D Mark Score	1,913	1,953+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+33%	288
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7995 TFLOPS+30%	0.6163 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	24+200%
TMUs	16	48+200%
L1 Cache	128 KB	384 KB+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M520	GeForce GTX 470M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M520 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 470M has 2 GB. The Quadro M520 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro M520) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 470M) — the Quadro M520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M520	GeForce GTX 470M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+33%	1.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+163%	0.38 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M520 draws 25W versus the GeForce GTX 470M's 75W — a 100% difference. The Quadro M520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M520) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 470M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.