Quadro P520
VS
FirePro V7800

Quadro P520 vs FirePro V7800

NVIDIA

Quadro P520

2019Core: 1303 MHzBoost: 1493 MHz
VS

FirePro V7800

2011Core: 725 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro P520 is positioned at rank 111 and the FirePro V7800 is on rank 257, so the Quadro P520 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 P520

#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
98%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
94%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
93%
#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
92%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
91%
#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
89%
#96
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1089%
#111
Quadro P520
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
100%
#113
Radeon Pro WX 3100
MSRP: $199|Avg: $65
96%
#117
Radeon Pro 580X
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
93%
#118
Radeon Pro WX 2100
MSRP: $149|Avg: $45
93%
#119
CMP 40HX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $120
92%
#124
Radeon Pro W5500X
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
90%
#125
Quadro T2000
MSRP: $600|Avg: $75
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro V7800

#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
100%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
97%
#240
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
5533%
#256
Quadro K2000D
MSRP: $599|Avg: $35
100%
#257
FirePro V7800
MSRP: $759|Avg: $96
100%
#258
FirePro W8000
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599
100%
#259
GRID P4-8Q
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200
99%
#260
Quadro K2000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
99%
#262
FirePro 3D V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $30
96%
#263
GRID M3-3020
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50
94%
#264
GRID P40-8Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
94%
#265
GRID M40
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100
94%
#266
FirePro V3800
MSRP: $129|Avg: $12
93%
#267
FirePro V5800
MSRP: $479|Avg: $15
93%
#268
FirePro 3D V7800
MSRP: $759|Avg: $40
92%
#269
FirePro S9050
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825
92%
#270
FirePro R5000
MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P520 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2011). The Quadro P520 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V7800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro V7800.

InsightQuadro P520FirePro V7800
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity
Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro V7800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $96 versus $150 for the Quadro P520, it costs 36% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 55.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro P520FirePro V7800
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+55.8%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)
More affordable ($96)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P520 and FirePro V7800

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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.

Graphics Performance

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

FeatureQuadro P520FirePro V7800
G3D Mark Score
2,034
2,028
Architecture
Pascal
TeraScale 3
Process Node
14 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
384
1280+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.147 TFLOPS
1.856 TFLOPS+62%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
24
80+233%
L1 Cache
144 KB
320 KB+122%
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro P520FirePro V7800
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureQuadro P520FirePro V7800
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
🔌

Power & Dimensions

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

FeatureQuadro P520FirePro V7800
TDP
18W-88%
150W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
254mm
Height
111mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
113.0+737%
13.5
💰

Value Analysis

The Quadro P520 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the FirePro V7800 launched at $759 and now averages $96. The FirePro V7800 costs 36% less ($54 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.6 (Quadro P520) vs 21.1 (FirePro V7800) — the FirePro V7800 offers 55.1% better value. The Quadro P520 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2011).

FeatureQuadro P520FirePro V7800
MSRP
$150-80%
$759
Avg Price (30d)
$150
$96-36%
Performance per Dollar
13.6
21.1+55%
Codename
GP108
Cayman
Release
May 23 2019
May 24 2011
Ranking
#677
#656