Quadro M520 vs Radeon HD 6850

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro M520

25

1,913

0.0%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

1,938

+1.3%

Radeon 625

Radeon R7 A370

Radeon HD 7870M

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3550H

Radeon RX Vega M GH

Radeon RX 7600M

Radeon RX 7700S

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

About G3D Mark

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. The Quadro M520 is positioned at rank #145 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

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 Radeon HD 6850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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	Radeon HD 6850
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 6850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 102.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M520	Radeon HD 6850
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+102.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($25)

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 Radeon HD 6850

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.

Radeon HD 6850

The Radeon HD 6850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 127W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,938 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M520 scores 1,913 and the Radeon HD 6850 reaches 1,938 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M520 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6850 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro M520) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6850). Raw compute: 0.7995 TFLOPS (Quadro M520) vs 1.488 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6850).

Feature	Quadro M520	Radeon HD 6850
G3D Mark Score	1,913	1,938+1%
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	960+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7995 TFLOPS	1.488 TFLOPS+86%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	16	48+200%
L1 Cache	128 KB	192 KB+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M520	Radeon HD 6850
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M520 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6850 has 1 GB. The Quadro M520 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro M520) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6850) — the Quadro M520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro M520	Radeon HD 6850
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M520 draws 25W versus the Radeon HD 6850's 127W — a 134.2% difference. The Quadro M520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M520) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6850). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Quadro M520	Radeon HD 6850
TDP	25W-80%	127W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	76.5+400%	15.3

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M520 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 6850 launched at $179 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 6850 costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.3 (Quadro M520) vs 77.5 (Radeon HD 6850) — the Radeon HD 6850 offers 102.3% better value. The Quadro M520 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).