FirePro W7170M vs Quadro M520
When comparing FirePro W7170M 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 W7170M and Quadro M520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W7170M and Quadro M520 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: FirePro W7170M and Quadro M520 are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 FirePro W7170M or Quadro M520 here:
Main Specs
FirePro W7170M
Quadro M520
Power consumption (TDP)
100 Watt
25 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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FirePro W7170M has 300% more power consumption, than Quadro M520.
FirePro W7170M has 2 GB more memory, than Quadro M520.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
FirePro W7170M is build with GCN 3 architecture, and Quadro M520 - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Quadro M520 is 33 MHz higher, than FirePro W7170M.
FirePro W7170M and Quadro M520 are manufactured 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
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 W7170M 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 W7170M 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 W7170M 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 W7170M 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 W7170M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 32% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
120−130
90−95
medium / 768p
100−110
70−75
ultra / 1080p
75−80
45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Dota 2 is 45% 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
24−27
12−14
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Far Cry 5 is 116% 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 W7170M 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 W7170M 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
6−7
0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Grand Theft Auto V is 77% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
12−14
6−7
ultra / 1080p
10−11
4−5
4K / 2160p
2−3
1−2
low / 720p
35−40
18−20
medium / 1080p
16−18
8−9
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7170M in Metro Exodus is 100% 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 W7170M 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 W7170M 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 W7170M 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 W7170M 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 W7170M in World of Tanks is 18% more, than Quadro M520.
Full Specs
FirePro W7170M
Quadro M520
Architecture
GCN 3
Maxwell
Code name
Tonga
Type
Mobile workstation
Mobile workstation
Release date
2 October 2015
13 January 2017
Pipelines
2048
384
Core clock speed
723 MHz
756 MHz
Boost Clock
1019 MHz
Transistor count
5,000 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
92.54
Floating-point performance
2,961 gflops
Memory bus width
256 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
160.0 GB/s
40 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (12_0)
12
Shader Model
6.3
5.0
OpenGL
4.6
4.5
OpenCL
2.0
Vulkan
1.2.131
Laptop size
large
medium sized
Optimus
+
Eyefinity
+
nView Display Management
+
3D Stereo
+
AppAcceleration
+
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