Quadro M520 vs Quadro 5000

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 Quadro 5000 is on rank 367, so the Quadro M520 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 Quadro 5000

#352

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

18700%

#367

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

100%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

99%

#369

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

99%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

90%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

86%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

84%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

82%

#374

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

77%

#375

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

77%

#376

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

77%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

76%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

73%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

71%

#380

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

71%

#381

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

67%

#382

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

67%

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 2011). The Quadro M520 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro 5000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro 5000 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 25% more VRAM (3 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M520.

Insight	Quadro M520	Quadro 5000
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+25%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro M520 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M520 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $100), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 94.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M520	Quadro 5000
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+94.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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 Quadro 5000

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.

Quadro 5000

The Quadro 5000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 23 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 513 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 152W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,963 points. Launch price was $2,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M520 scores 1,913 and the Quadro 5000 reaches 1,963 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M520 is built on Maxwell while the Quadro 5000 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro M520) vs 352 (Quadro 5000). Raw compute: 0.7995 TFLOPS (Quadro M520) vs 0.7223 TFLOPS (Quadro 5000).

Feature	Quadro M520	Quadro 5000
G3D Mark Score	1,913	1,963+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384+9%	352
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7995 TFLOPS+11%	0.7223 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	40+400%
TMUs	16	44+175%
L1 Cache	128 KB	704 KB+450%
L2 Cache	1 MB+59%	0.63 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M520	Quadro 5000
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 Quadro 5000 has 3 GB. The Quadro 5000 offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro M520) vs 0.63 MB (Quadro 5000) — the Quadro M520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M520	Quadro 5000
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2.5 GB+25%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+59%	0.63 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M520 draws 25W versus the Quadro 5000's 152W — a 143.5% difference. The Quadro M520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M520) vs 350W (Quadro 5000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro M520	Quadro 5000
TDP	25W-84%	152W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	76.5+493%	12.9

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M520 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Quadro 5000 launched at $2499 and now averages $100. The Quadro M520 costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.3 (Quadro M520) vs 19.6 (Quadro 5000) — the Quadro M520 offers 95.4% better value. The Quadro M520 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).