GeForce GTX 660M vs Quadro M520
When comparing GeForce GTX 660M 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 660M and Quadro M520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 660M and Quadro M520 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 660M and Quadro M520 are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 GeForce GTX 660M or Quadro M520 here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 660M
Quadro M520
Power consumption (TDP)
50 Watt
25 Watt
Interface
MXM-B (3.0)
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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GeForce GTX 660M has 100% more power consumption, than Quadro M520.
GeForce GTX 660M and Quadro M520 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
GeForce GTX 660M is used in Laptops, and Quadro M520 - in Mobile workstations.
GeForce GTX 660M is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro M520 - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 660M is 79 MHz higher, than Quadro M520.
GeForce GTX 660M 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
6−7
9−10
ultra / 1080p
4−5
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
16−18
21−24
medium / 1080p
8−9
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than GeForce GTX 660M.
high / 1080p
12−14
16−18
ultra / 1080p
10−11
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
30−35
medium / 1080p
12−14
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Battlefield 5 is 26% more, than GeForce GTX 660M.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GTX 660M and Quadro M520 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
130−140
160−170
medium / 768p
110−120
130−140
ultra / 1080p
50−55
65−70
QHD / 1440p
27−30
35−40
4K / 2160p
27−30
27−30
high / 768p
80−85
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 21% more, than GeForce GTX 660M.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
18−20
24−27
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 660M.
low / 768p
80−85
90−95
medium / 768p
55−60
70−75
ultra / 1080p
30−35
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Dota 2 is 22% more, than GeForce GTX 660M.
high / 1080p
8−9
10−12
ultra / 1080p
7−8
10−11
4K / 2160p
3−4
4−5
low / 720p
18−20
24−27
medium / 1080p
8−9
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Far Cry 5 is 33% more, than GeForce GTX 660M.
high / 1080p
14−16
18−20
ultra / 1080p
10−11
12−14
low / 720p
60−65
70−75
medium / 1080p
21−24
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Fortnite is 25% more, than GeForce GTX 660M.
high / 1080p
12−14
16−18
ultra / 1080p
10−12
14−16
QHD / 1440p
1−2
3−4
low / 720p
24−27
35−40
medium / 1080p
14−16
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 38% more, than GeForce GTX 660M.
low / 768p
50−55
60−65
medium / 768p
45−50
55−60
high / 1080p
12−14
18−20
ultra / 1080p
6−7
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 24% more, than GeForce GTX 660M.
high / 1080p
4−5
6−7
ultra / 1080p
3−4
4−5
4K / 2160p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
12−14
18−20
medium / 1080p
6−7
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Metro Exodus is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 660M.
low / 768p
95−100
100−110
high / 1080p
90−95
−
ultra / 1080p
80−85
90−95
medium / 1080p
90−95
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Minecraft is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 660M.
high / 1080p
16−18
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
30−35
40−45
medium / 1080p
18−20
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 660M.
high / 1080p
−
12−14
ultra / 1080p
7−8
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
12−14
16−18
medium / 1080p
10−12
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 660M.
low / 768p
24−27
35−40
medium / 768p
16−18
21−24
high / 1080p
9−10
12−14
ultra / 1080p
6−7
8−9
4K / 2160p
6−7
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 30% more, than GeForce GTX 660M.
low / 768p
85−90
90−95
medium / 768p
45−50
50−55
ultra / 1080p
18−20
24−27
high / 768p
35−40
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in World of Tanks is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 660M.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 660M
Quadro M520
Architecture
Kepler
Maxwell
Code name
N13E-GE
Type
Laptop
Mobile workstation
Release date
22 March 2012
13 January 2017
Pipelines
384
384
Core clock speed
835 MHz
756 MHz
Boost Clock
950 MHz
1019 MHz
Transistor count
1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
30.4 billion/sec
Floating-point performance
729.6 gflops
Memory bus width
128bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
2000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
64.0 GB/s
40 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 API
12
Shader Model
5.1
5.0
OpenGL
4.5
4.5
OpenCL
1.1
Vulkan
1.1.126
CUDA
+
CUDA cores
384
Bus support
PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
SLI options
+
HDMI
+
HDCP
+
Maximum VGA resolution
Up to 2048x1536
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
36 Mh/s
Laptop size
large
medium sized
Optimus
+
+
nView Display Management
+
3D Stereo
+
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