GeForce GTX 470 vs Quadro M520

When comparing GeForce GTX 470 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 GTX 470 and Quadro M520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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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

	GeForce GTX 470	Quadro M520
Power consumption (TDP)	215 Watt	25 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	Two 6-pins
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1280 MB	2 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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GeForce GTX 470 has 760% more power consumption, than Quadro M520.
GeForce GTX 470 has 1278 GB more memory, than Quadro M520.
GeForce GTX 470 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M520 - in Mobile workstations.
GeForce GTX 470 is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro M520 - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 470 is 459 MHz higher, than Quadro M520.
GeForce GTX 470 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro M520 - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	16−18	9−10
ultra / 1080p	10−11	5−6
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
4K / 2160p	4−5	−
low / 720p	30−35	21−24
medium / 1080p	21−24	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	24−27	16−18
ultra / 1080p	21−24	12−14
QHD / 1440p	9−10	0−1
4K / 2160p	6−7	−
low / 720p	55−60	30−35
medium / 1080p	30−33	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Battlefield 5 is 78% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 470 and Quadro M520 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	220−230	160−170
medium / 768p	180−190	130−140
ultra / 1080p	100−110	65−70
QHD / 1440p	60−65	35−40
4K / 2160p	30−35	27−30
high / 768p	150−160	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 42% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	40−45	24−27
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 13% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	110−120	90−95
medium / 768p	95−100	70−75
ultra / 1080p	65−70	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Dota 2 is 32% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	18−20	10−12
ultra / 1080p	18−20	10−11
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
4K / 2160p	6−7	4−5
low / 720p	40−45	24−27
medium / 1080p	21−24	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Far Cry 5 is 75% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	27−30	18−20
ultra / 1080p	21−24	12−14
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
low / 720p	100−110	70−75
medium / 1080p	55−60	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Fortnite is 55% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	27−30	16−18
ultra / 1080p	21−24	14−16
QHD / 1440p	10−11	3−4
4K / 2160p	10−11	−
low / 720p	55−60	35−40
medium / 1080p	30−35	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Forza Horizon 4 is 66% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	90−95	60−65
medium / 768p	80−85	55−60
high / 1080p	30−35	18−20
ultra / 1080p	12−14	8−9
QHD / 1440p	4−5	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Grand Theft Auto V is 52% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	10−11	6−7
ultra / 1080p	8−9	4−5
4K / 2160p	3−4	1−2
low / 720p	30−35	18−20
medium / 1080p	14−16	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Metro Exodus is 75% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	110−120	100−110
ultra / 1080p	−	90−95
medium / 1080p	100−110	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Minecraft is 8% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	24−27	18−20
ultra / 1080p	18−20	14−16
low / 720p	60−65	40−45
medium / 1080p	24−27	20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 37% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	14−16	12−14
ultra / 1080p	10−11	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	16−18
medium / 1080p	16−18	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	60−65	35−40
medium / 768p	35−40	21−24
high / 1080p	21−24	12−14
ultra / 1080p	12−14	8−9
4K / 2160p	8−9	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 64% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	100−110	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	50−55
ultra / 1080p	35−40	24−27
high / 768p	55−60	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in World of Tanks is 22% more, than Quadro M520.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 470	Quadro M520
Architecture	Fermi	Maxwell
Code name	GF100
Type	Desktop	Mobile workstation
Release date	12 April 2010	13 January 2017
Pipelines	448	384
Core clock speed	1215 MHz	756 MHz
Boost Clock		1019 MHz
Transistor count	3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	34.0 billion/sec
Floating-point performance	1,088.6 gflops
Length	9.5" (241 mm) (24.1 cm)
Memory bus width	320 Bit	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	1674 MHz (3348 data rate)
Memory bandwidth	133.9 GB/s	40 GB/s
Shared memory	-	-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Shader Model	5.1	5.0
OpenGL	4.2	4.5
OpenCL	1.1
Vulkan	N/A
CUDA	+
CUDA cores	448
Bus support	16x PCI-E 2.0
Height	4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	+
HDMI	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	97 Mh/s
Laptop size		medium sized
Optimus		+
nView Display Management		+
3D Stereo		+
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GeForce GTX 470 vs Quadro M520

Quadro M520 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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