GeForce 820A vs Quadro M520
When comparing GeForce 820A 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 GeForce 820A and Quadro M520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 820A
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
| GeForce 820A | Quadro M520 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 15 Watt | 25 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- Quadro M520 has 66% more power consumption, than GeForce 820A.
- Quadro M520 has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce 820A.
- GeForce 820A is used in Desktops, and Quadro M520 - in Mobile workstations.
- GeForce 820A is build with Fermi 2.0 architecture, and Quadro M520 - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 820A is 19 MHz higher, than Quadro M520.
- GeForce 820A and Quadro M520 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 1−2 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2100% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 820A in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 160−170 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 65−70 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 16−18 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 321% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 820A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 10−11 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Dota 2 is 182% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Fortnite is 227% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | − | 55−60 |
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 12−14 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 226% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 27−30 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Minecraft is 36% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 425% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| low / 768p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | − | 21−24 |
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 24−27 |
| high / 768p | 12−14 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in World of Tanks is 148% more, than GeForce 820A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 820A | Quadro M520 | |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Code name | GF117 | |
| Type | Desktop | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 17 March 2014 | 13 January 2017 |
| Pipelines | 96 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 775 MHz | 756 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1019 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 585 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 12.40 | |
| Floating-point performance | 297.6 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 40 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | |
| Vulkan | N/A | |
| CUDA | 2.1 | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
| nView Display Management | + | |
| 3D Stereo | + | |
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