FireStream 9250 vs Quadro M520
In this comparison between FireStream 9250 and Quadro M520 you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people FireStream 9250 will be the best choice, for others Quadro M520 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
FireStream 9250
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
| FireStream 9250 | Quadro M520 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 25 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | |
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- FireStream 9250 has 500% more power consumption, than Quadro M520.
- Quadro M520 has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M520 - in Mobile workstations.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Quadro M520 - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of Quadro M520 is 131 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro M520 - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 140% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Battlefield 5 is 111% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 160−170 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 65−70 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 34% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 18% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Dota 2 is 34% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Far Cry 5 is 140% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Fortnite is 61% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 100% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | − | 55−60 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 42% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Metro Exodus is 175% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Minecraft is 12% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 41% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 112% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in World of Tanks is 23% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | Quadro M520 | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Maxwell |
| Code name | RV770 | |
| Type | Desktop | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 13 January 2017 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | 756 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1019 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 956 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | 40 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | |
| Vulkan | N/A | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
| nView Display Management | + | |
| 3D Stereo | + | |
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