FirePro S9050 vs Quadro M520

When choosing between FirePro S9050 and Quadro M520, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between FirePro S9050 and Quadro M520.

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Quadro M520 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Quadro M520 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Quadro M520 here:

Quadro M520 Laptops

Main Specs

	FirePro S9050	Quadro M520
Power consumption (TDP)	225 Watt	25 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	1x 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	12 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	1x DisplayPort
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FirePro S9050 has 800% more power consumption, than Quadro M520.
FirePro S9050 has 10 GB more memory, than Quadro M520.
FirePro S9050 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M520 - in Mobile workstations.
FirePro S9050 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Quadro M520 - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of FirePro S9050 is 144 MHz higher, than Quadro M520.
FirePro S9050 and Quadro M520 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	20−22	9−10
ultra / 1080p	12−14	5−6
QHD / 1440p	6−7	0−1
4K / 2160p	5−6	−
low / 720p	35−40	21−24
medium / 1080p	24−27	12−14
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	30−35	16−18
ultra / 1080p	27−30	12−14
QHD / 1440p	10−12	0−1
4K / 2160p	7−8	−
low / 720p	65−70	30−35
medium / 1080p	35−40	16−18
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Battlefield 5 is 115% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	230−240	160−170
medium / 768p	200−210	130−140
ultra / 1080p	110−120	65−70
QHD / 1440p	85−90	35−40
4K / 2160p	45−50	27−30
high / 768p	160−170	100−110
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 59% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	50−55	24−27
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 32% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	120−130	90−95
medium / 768p	100−110	70−75
ultra / 1080p	80−85	45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Dota 2 is 48% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	24−27	10−12
ultra / 1080p	21−24	10−11
QHD / 1440p	18−20	−
4K / 2160p	7−8	4−5
low / 720p	50−55	24−27
medium / 1080p	27−30	12−14
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Far Cry 5 is 125% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	30−35	18−20
ultra / 1080p	24−27	12−14
QHD / 1440p	14−16	−
low / 720p	120−130	70−75
medium / 1080p	70−75	30−35
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Fortnite is 85% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	30−35	16−18
ultra / 1080p	24−27	14−16
QHD / 1440p	12−14	3−4
4K / 2160p	12−14	−
low / 720p	65−70	35−40
medium / 1080p	35−40	18−20
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Forza Horizon 4 is 94% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	100−110	60−65
medium / 768p	90−95	55−60
high / 1080p	40−45	18−20
ultra / 1080p	16−18	8−9
QHD / 1440p	7−8	0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Grand Theft Auto V is 77% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	12−14	6−7
ultra / 1080p	10−11	4−5
QHD / 1440p	10−11	−
4K / 2160p	2−3	1−2
low / 720p	40−45	18−20
medium / 1080p	16−18	8−9
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Metro Exodus is 112% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	120−130	100−110
ultra / 1080p	−	90−95
medium / 1080p	110−120	95−100
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Minecraft is 18% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	−	18−20
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	70−75	40−45
medium / 1080p	18−20	20−22
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 34% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	14−16	12−14
ultra / 1080p	10−11	8−9
QHD / 1440p	1−2	0−1
4K / 2160p	1−2	−
low / 720p	35−40	16−18
medium / 1080p	20−22	12−14
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 75% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	70−75	35−40
medium / 768p	45−50	21−24
high / 1080p	24−27	12−14
ultra / 1080p	14−16	8−9
4K / 2160p	8−9	7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 94% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	50−55
ultra / 1080p	40−45	24−27
high / 768p	55−60	40−45
The average gaming FPS of FirePro S9050 in World of Tanks is 18% more, than Quadro M520.

Full Specs

	FirePro S9050	Quadro M520
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Code name	Tahiti
Type	Workstation	Mobile workstation
Release date	7 August 2014	13 January 2017
Pipelines	1792	384
Core clock speed	900 MHz	756 MHz
Boost Clock		1019 MHz
Transistor count	4,313 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	100.8
Floating-point performance	3,226 gflops
Length	254 mm
Memory bus width	384 Bit	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	5500 MHz
Memory bandwidth	264 GB/s	40 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12
Shader Model	5.1	5.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.5
OpenCL	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131
Bus support	PCIe 3.0
Laptop size		medium sized
Optimus		+
Form factor	full height / full length
nView Display Management		+
3D Stereo		+
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FirePro S9050 vs Quadro M520

Quadro M520 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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