Quadro P520 vs GeForce GTX 480M SLI

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 GeForce GTX 480M SLI is on rank 365, 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 GeForce GTX 480M SLI

#355

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1059%

#357

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

960%

#358

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

958%

#362

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

871%

#363

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

865%

#365

GeForce GTX 480M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#367

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#369

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

98%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

97%

#372

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#373

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

94%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

93%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

93%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

93%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

90%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

89%

#380

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

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 2010). The Quadro P520 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 480M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P520 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro P520	GeForce GTX 480M SLI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 480M SLI 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.

Quadro P520 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 480M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P520 and GeForce GTX 480M SLI

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.

GeForce GTX 480M SLI

The GeForce GTX 480M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 25 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 425 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,050 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P520 scores 2,034 and the GeForce GTX 480M SLI reaches 2,050 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P520 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 480M SLI uses Fermi, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro P520) vs 704 (GeForce GTX 480M SLI).

Feature	Quadro P520	GeForce GTX 480M SLI
G3D Mark Score	2,034	2,050
Architecture	Pascal	Fermi
Process Node	14 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	704+83%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P520	GeForce GTX 480M SLI
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 P520 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 480M SLI has 2 GB. The Quadro P520 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro P520	GeForce GTX 480M SLI
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P520 draws 18W versus the GeForce GTX 480M SLI's 100W — a 139% difference. The Quadro P520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P520) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 480M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.