GeForce GTX 660 vs Quadro M520
When comparing GeForce GTX 660 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 660 and Quadro M520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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 GTX 660
Quadro M520
Power consumption (TDP)
140 Watt
25 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
One 6-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 660 has 460% more power consumption, than Quadro M520.
GeForce GTX 660 and Quadro M520 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
GeForce GTX 660 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M520 - in Mobile workstations.
GeForce GTX 660 is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro M520 - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 660 is 224 MHz higher, than Quadro M520.
GeForce GTX 660 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
40−45
21−24
medium / 1080p
24−27
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 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
10−12
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 660 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 660 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
160−170
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 62% 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 660 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 660 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 660 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 660 in Fortnite is 85% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
30−35
16−18
ultra / 1080p
24−27
14−16
QHD / 1440p
14−16
3−4
4K / 2160p
12−14
−
low / 720p
65−70
35−40
medium / 1080p
35−40
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 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
7−8
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Grand Theft Auto V is 77% 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 660 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 660 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 660 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
21−24
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 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 GeForce GTX 660 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 GeForce GTX 660 in World of Tanks is 18% more, than Quadro M520.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 660
Quadro M520
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell
Code name
GK106
Type
Desktop
Mobile workstation
Release date
6 September 2012
13 January 2017
Pipelines
960
384
Core clock speed
980 MHz
756 MHz
Boost Clock
1033 MHz
1019 MHz
Transistor count
2,540 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
78.4 billion/sec
Floating-point performance
1,981 gflops
Length
9.5" (24.1 cm)
Memory bus width
192-bit GDDR5
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
6.0 GB/s
Memory bandwidth
144.2 GB/s
40 GB/s
Shared memory
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12
Shader Model
5.1
5.0
OpenGL
4.3
4.5
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.126
CUDA
+
CUDA cores
960
Bus support
PCI Express 3.0
Height
4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options
+
Multi monitor support
4 displays
HDMI
+
HDCP
+
Maximum VGA resolution
2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI
Internal
3D Blu-Ray
+
3D Gaming
+
3D Vision
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
66 Mh/s
Laptop size
medium sized
Optimus
+
nView Display Management
+
3D Stereo
+
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