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.

Overview

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.

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.

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

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110%

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MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

109%

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109%

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Quadro P2200

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108%

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P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

108%

#182

Quadro FX 3800

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

108%

#183

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

107%

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FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

107%

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Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

104%

#186

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

103%

#187

GRID P40-4Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

103%

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Quadro P4000

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103%

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103%

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FirePro W9100

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101%

#191

T400 4GB

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100%

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Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

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Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

99%

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Radeon Pro 580X

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99%

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97%

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Quadro P2000

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96%

#197

FirePro M6000

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95%

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Quadro K420

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95%

#199

RTX A2000 12GB

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94%

#200

Quadro K600

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94%

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MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

94%

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Radeon Pro WX 8200

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94%

#203

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

93%

#204

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

93%

#205

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

93%

#206

Quadro 2000 D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

93%

#207

Firepro M4100

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Quadro M520 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro M520 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M520 scores 1,913 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell (2014−2017) architecture (codename: GM108), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 16 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.7995 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1019 MHz from a base of 1041 MHz.

Specification	Quadro M520
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	1,913
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell (2014−2017)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM108
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	16
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	8
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1019 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1041 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.7995 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	16.66 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#695

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M520 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Quadro M520
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
L1 Cache	128 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Specification	Quadro M520
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported

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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M520 draws 25 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.

Specification	Quadro M520
TDPPower consumption under load	25 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $200), the Quadro M520 delivers 38 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #695 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Quadro M520
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$200
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$50
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#695
Release Date	January 11 2017
Release Year	2017

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

17 specs

ROPs	8
TMUs	16
Vram	2 GB
L1 Cache	128 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB
Core Clock	1041 MHz
Boost Clock	1019 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	384
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x4
Memory Bus Width	64-bit
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	16.66
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	25 Watt
Floating Point Performance	0.7995 TFLOPS