GeForce GTX 860M SLI vs Quadro M520
When comparing GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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 860M SLI 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 860M SLI and Quadro M520 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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 860M SLI or Quadro M520 here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Quadro M520
Power consumption (TDP)
120 Watt
25 Watt
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2x 4 GB
2 GB
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GeForce GTX 860M SLI has 380% more power consumption, than Quadro M520.
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Quadro M520 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
GeForce GTX 860M SLI is used in Laptops, and Quadro M520 - in Mobile workstations.
GeForce GTX 860M SLI and Quadro M520 are build with Maxwell architecture.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 860M SLI is 273 MHz higher, than Quadro M520.
GeForce GTX 860M SLI 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
21−24
9−10
ultra / 1080p
14−16
5−6
QHD / 1440p
8−9
0−1
4K / 2160p
5−6
−
low / 720p
40−45
21−24
medium / 1080p
27−30
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 125% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
35−40
16−18
ultra / 1080p
30−35
12−14
QHD / 1440p
14−16
0−1
4K / 2160p
9−10
−
low / 720p
75−80
30−35
medium / 1080p
40−45
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 147% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
230−240
160−170
medium / 768p
210−220
130−140
ultra / 1080p
130−140
65−70
QHD / 1440p
100−110
35−40
4K / 2160p
55−60
27−30
high / 768p
170−180
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 71% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
55−60
24−27
medium / 1080p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 37% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
120−130
90−95
medium / 768p
110−120
70−75
ultra / 1080p
85−90
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Dota 2 is 55% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
27−30
10−12
ultra / 1080p
24−27
10−11
QHD / 1440p
21−24
−
4K / 2160p
9−10
4−5
low / 720p
55−60
24−27
medium / 1080p
30−33
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 150% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
35−40
18−20
ultra / 1080p
27−30
12−14
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
low / 720p
130−140
70−75
medium / 1080p
80−85
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Fortnite is 105% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
35−40
16−18
ultra / 1080p
27−30
14−16
QHD / 1440p
16−18
3−4
4K / 2160p
14−16
−
low / 720p
75−80
35−40
medium / 1080p
40−45
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 122% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
110−120
60−65
medium / 768p
100−105
55−60
high / 1080p
45−50
18−20
ultra / 1080p
18−20
8−9
QHD / 1440p
9−10
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 97% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
14−16
6−7
ultra / 1080p
12−14
4−5
QHD / 1440p
10−12
−
4K / 2160p
3−4
1−2
low / 720p
45−50
18−20
medium / 1080p
20−22
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Metro Exodus is 150% 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 860M SLI in Minecraft is 18% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
−
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
75−80
40−45
medium / 1080p
18−20
20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 42% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
16−18
12−14
ultra / 1080p
10−12
8−9
QHD / 1440p
3−4
0−1
4K / 2160p
2−3
−
low / 720p
40−45
16−18
medium / 1080p
21−24
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 91% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
80−85
35−40
medium / 768p
50−55
21−24
high / 1080p
27−30
12−14
ultra / 1080p
16−18
8−9
4K / 2160p
9−10
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 860M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 123% 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 860M SLI in World of Tanks is 18% more, than Quadro M520.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 860M SLI
Quadro M520
Architecture
Maxwell
Maxwell
Type
Laptop
Mobile workstation
Release date
12 March 2014
13 January 2017
Pipelines
1280
384
Core clock speed
1029 MHz
756 MHz
Boost Clock
1019 MHz
Transistor count
2x 1870 Million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Memory bus width
2x 128 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
40 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 12 (FL 11_0), Shader 5.0
12
Shader Model
5.0
OpenGL
4.5
CUDA
+
SLI options
+
Laptop size
large
medium sized
Optimus
+
+
nView Display Management
+
3D Stereo
+
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