FirePro V5900 vs Quadro M520
When comparing FirePro V5900 and Quadro M520, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro V5900 and Quadro M520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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:
Main Specs
FirePro V5900
Quadro M520
Power consumption (TDP)
75 Watt
25 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI
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FirePro V5900 has 200% more power consumption, than Quadro M520.
FirePro V5900 and Quadro M520 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
FirePro V5900 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M520 - in Mobile workstations.
FirePro V5900 is build with TeraScale 3 architecture, and Quadro M520 - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Quadro M520 is 156 MHz higher, than FirePro V5900.
FirePro V5900 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro M520 - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
4−5
9−10
ultra / 1080p
2−3
5−6
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
14−16
21−24
medium / 1080p
7−8
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 71% more, than FirePro V5900.
high / 1080p
10−11
16−18
ultra / 1080p
8−9
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
30−35
medium / 1080p
10−12
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Battlefield 5 is 46% more, than FirePro V5900.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
40−45
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
FirePro V5900 and Quadro M520 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
130−140
160−170
medium / 768p
100−110
130−140
ultra / 1080p
50−55
65−70
QHD / 1440p
24−27
35−40
4K / 2160p
12−14
27−30
high / 768p
75−80
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 30% more, than FirePro V5900.
low / 768p
50−55
55−60
ultra / 1080p
18−20
24−27
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 10% more, than FirePro V5900.
low / 768p
80−85
90−95
medium / 768p
55−60
70−75
ultra / 1080p
30−35
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Dota 2 is 22% more, than FirePro V5900.
high / 1080p
6−7
10−12
ultra / 1080p
5−6
10−11
4K / 2160p
5−6
4−5
low / 720p
16−18
24−27
medium / 1080p
7−8
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than FirePro V5900.
high / 1080p
7−8
18−20
ultra / 1080p
0−1
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
−
low / 720p
55−60
70−75
medium / 1080p
18−20
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Fortnite is 46% more, than FirePro V5900.
high / 1080p
10−11
16−18
ultra / 1080p
−
14−16
QHD / 1440p
−
3−4
4K / 2160p
8−9
−
low / 720p
21−24
35−40
medium / 1080p
12−14
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 60% more, than FirePro V5900.
low / 768p
50−55
60−65
medium / 768p
−
55−60
high / 1080p
10−11
18−20
ultra / 1080p
4−5
8−9
QHD / 1440p
−
0−1
medium / 720p
40−45
−
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 36% more, than FirePro V5900.
high / 1080p
3−4
6−7
ultra / 1080p
1−2
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
1−2
low / 720p
10−11
18−20
medium / 1080p
4−5
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Metro Exodus is 80% more, than FirePro V5900.
low / 768p
90−95
100−110
ultra / 1080p
80−85
90−95
medium / 1080p
−
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Minecraft is 12% more, than FirePro V5900.
high / 1080p
6−7
18−20
ultra / 1080p
2−3
14−16
4K / 2160p
0−1
−
low / 720p
27−30
40−45
medium / 1080p
9−10
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 118% more, than FirePro V5900.
high / 1080p
−
12−14
ultra / 1080p
−
8−9
QHD / 1440p
−
0−1
low / 720p
10−11
16−18
medium / 1080p
9−10
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than FirePro V5900.
low / 768p
20−22
35−40
medium / 768p
12−14
21−24
high / 1080p
6−7
12−14
ultra / 1080p
4−5
8−9
4K / 2160p
3−4
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 88% more, than FirePro V5900.
low / 768p
75−80
90−95
medium / 768p
40−45
50−55
ultra / 1080p
18−20
24−27
high / 768p
30−35
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in World of Tanks is 26% more, than FirePro V5900.
Full Specs
FirePro V5900
Quadro M520
Architecture
TeraScale 3
Maxwell
Code name
Cayman
Type
Workstation
Mobile workstation
Release date
24 May 2011
13 January 2017
Pipelines
512
384
Core clock speed
600 MHz
756 MHz
Boost Clock
1019 MHz
Transistor count
2,640 million
Manufacturing process technology
40 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
19.20
Floating-point performance
614.4 gflops
Length
230 mm
Memory bus width
256 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
2000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
64 GB/s
40 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
11.2 (11_0)
12
Shader Model
5.0
5.0
OpenGL
4.4
4.5
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
N/A
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
66 Mh/s
Laptop size
medium sized
Optimus
+
nView Display Management
+
3D Stereo
+
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