Quadro P520 vs GRID M6-1Q

Quadro P520

2019Core: 1303 MHzBoost: 1493 MHz

GRID M6-1Q

2015Core: 557 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro P520

2,034

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

2,069

+1.7%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

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 GRID M6-1Q is on rank 326, 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 GRID M6-1Q

#311

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

10705%

#326

GRID M6-1Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

100%

#327

Tesla C2050 / C2070

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $30

99%

#328

Quadro FX 380

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

99%

#329

FirePro M7740

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#330

Quadro FX 570

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

94%

#331

RTXA5000-24Q

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100

93%

#332

GRID P40-1Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

93%

#334

Tesla M10

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500

92%

#335

Tesla C2050

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95

92%

#336

FirePro S10000

MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500

91%

#337

Quadro FX 3450

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

91%

#338

GRID P40-24Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200

90%

#339

Quadro 4000

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30

89%

#340

FireStream 9250

MSRP: $999|Avg: $49

85%

#341

GRID P40-3Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P520 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P520 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID M6-1Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M6-1Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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	GRID M6-1Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GRID M6-1Q offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $150 for the Quadro P520, it costs 33% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 52.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P520	GRID M6-1Q
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+52.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($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.

Quadro P520 Benchmark Check

GRID M6-1Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P520 and GRID M6-1Q

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.

GRID M6-1Q

The GRID M6-1Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,069 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P520 scores 2,034 and the GRID M6-1Q reaches 2,069 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P520 is built on Pascal while the GRID M6-1Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro P520) vs 2,048 (GRID M6-1Q). Raw compute: 1.147 TFLOPS (Quadro P520) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M6-1Q). Boost clocks: 1493 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P520	GRID M6-1Q
G3D Mark Score	2,034	2,069+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.147 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+321%
Boost Clock	1493 MHz+27%	1178 MHz
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	24	128+433%
L1 Cache	144 KB	768 KB+433%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P520	GRID M6-1Q
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 P520 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M6-1Q has 2 GB. The Quadro P520 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Quadro P520) vs 2 MB (GRID M6-1Q) — the GRID M6-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Quadro P520	GRID M6-1Q
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P520 draws 18W versus the GRID M6-1Q's 225W — a 170.4% difference. The Quadro P520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P520) vs 350W (GRID M6-1Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro P520	GRID M6-1Q
TDP	18W-92%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	1mm
Slots	—	0
Perf/Watt	113.0+1128%	9.2

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P520 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GRID M6-1Q launched at $1500 and now averages $100. The GRID M6-1Q costs 33.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.6 (Quadro P520) vs 20.7 (GRID M6-1Q) — the GRID M6-1Q offers 52.2% better value. The Quadro P520 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).