GeForce GTX 480 vs Quadro M520

When comparing GeForce GTX 480 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 480 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 480	Quadro M520
Power consumption (TDP)	250 Watt	25 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	6-pin & 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1536 MB	2 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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GeForce GTX 480 has 900% more power consumption, than Quadro M520.
GeForce GTX 480 has 1534 GB more memory, than Quadro M520.
GeForce GTX 480 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M520 - in Mobile workstations.
GeForce GTX 480 is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro M520 - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Quadro M520 is 56 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 480.
GeForce GTX 480 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro M520 - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	21−24	9−10
ultra / 1080p	12−14	5−6
QHD / 1440p	6−7	0−1
4K / 2160p	5−6	−
low / 720p	40−45	21−24
medium / 1080p	24−27	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 108% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	30−35	16−18
ultra / 1080p	27−30	12−14
QHD / 1440p	12−14	0−1
4K / 2160p	8−9	−
low / 720p	65−70	30−35
medium / 1080p	35−40	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 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 GeForce GTX 480 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	120−130	65−70
QHD / 1440p	90−95	35−40
4K / 2160p	50−55	27−30
high / 768p	170−180	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 65% 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 GeForce GTX 480 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 32% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	120−130	90−95
medium / 768p	100−110	70−75
ultra / 1080p	80−85	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Dota 2 is 48% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	24−27	10−12
ultra / 1080p	21−24	10−11
QHD / 1440p	18−20	−
4K / 2160p	8−9	4−5
low / 720p	50−55	24−27
medium / 1080p	27−30	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Far Cry 5 is 125% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	30−35	18−20
ultra / 1080p	24−27	12−14
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
low / 720p	120−130	70−75
medium / 1080p	70−75	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Fortnite is 85% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	35−40	16−18
ultra / 1080p	27−30	14−16
QHD / 1440p	14−16	3−4
4K / 2160p	12−14	−
low / 720p	70−75	35−40
medium / 1080p	40−45	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Forza Horizon 4 is 116% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	100−110	60−65
medium / 768p	95−100	55−60
high / 1080p	40−45	18−20
ultra / 1080p	16−18	8−9
QHD / 1440p	7−8	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Grand Theft Auto V is 80% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	12−14	6−7
ultra / 1080p	10−11	4−5
QHD / 1440p	10−11	−
4K / 2160p	3−4	1−2
low / 720p	40−45	18−20
medium / 1080p	18−20	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Metro Exodus is 112% 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 GeForce GTX 480 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 GeForce GTX 480 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 34% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	16−18	12−14
ultra / 1080p	10−11	8−9
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
4K / 2160p	1−2	−
low / 720p	40−45	16−18
medium / 1080p	21−24	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 480 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 91% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	75−80	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 GeForce GTX 480 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 100% 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 GeForce GTX 480 in World of Tanks is 18% more, than Quadro M520.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 480	Quadro M520
Architecture	Fermi	Maxwell
Code name	GF100
Type	Desktop	Mobile workstation
Release date	7 December 2010	13 January 2017
Pipelines	480	384
Core clock speed	700 MHz	756 MHz
Boost Clock		1019 MHz
Transistor count	3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	42 billion/sec
Floating-point performance	1,345.0 gflops
Length	10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width	384 Bit	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	1848 MHz (3696 data rate)
Memory bandwidth	177.4 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	480
Bus support	16x PCI-E 2.0
Height	4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	+
HDMI	+
HDCP	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	117 Mh/s
Laptop size		medium sized
Optimus		+
nView Display Management		+
3D Stereo		+
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GeForce GTX 480 vs Quadro M520

Quadro M520 is a Laptop Graphics Card

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