HD Graphics 6000 vs Quadro M520
In this comparison between HD Graphics 6000 and Quadro M520 you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people HD Graphics 6000 will be the best choice, for others Quadro M520 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
HD Graphics 6000 and Quadro M520 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: HD Graphics 6000 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 HD Graphics 6000 or Quadro M520 here:
Main Specs
HD Graphics 6000
Quadro M520
Power consumption (TDP)
15 Watt
25 Watt
Interface
PCIe 2.0 x1
Memory type
System Shared
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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Quadro M520 has 66% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 6000.
HD Graphics 6000 is used in Laptops, and Quadro M520 - in Mobile workstations.
HD Graphics 6000 is build with Gen. 8 Broadwell architecture, and Quadro M520 - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of Quadro M520 is 456 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 6000.
HD Graphics 6000 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Quadro M520 - 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
0−1
9−10
ultra / 1080p
0−1
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
10−11
21−24
medium / 1080p
2−3
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 183% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
high / 1080p
−
16−18
ultra / 1080p
2−3
12−14
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
10−12
30−35
medium / 1080p
3−4
16−18
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Battlefield 5 is 300% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
high / 1080p
45−50
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 6000 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
110−120
160−170
medium / 768p
80−85
130−140
ultra / 1080p
30−35
65−70
QHD / 1440p
−
35−40
4K / 2160p
9−10
27−30
high / 768p
55−60
100−110
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 69% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
low / 768p
70−75
55−60
ultra / 1080p
12−14
24−27
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 6000 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
70−75
90−95
medium / 768p
40−45
70−75
ultra / 1080p
16−18
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Dota 2 is 59% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
high / 1080p
1−2
10−12
ultra / 1080p
−
10−11
4K / 2160p
0−1
4−5
low / 720p
8−9
24−27
medium / 1080p
2−3
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Far Cry 5 is 300% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
high / 1080p
−
18−20
ultra / 1080p
5−6
12−14
QHD / 1440p
1−2
−
low / 720p
45−50
70−75
medium / 1080p
6−7
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Fortnite is 105% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
high / 1080p
2−3
16−18
ultra / 1080p
−
14−16
QHD / 1440p
0−1
3−4
low / 720p
12−14
35−40
medium / 1080p
4−5
18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 300% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
low / 768p
40−45
60−65
medium / 768p
−
55−60
high / 1080p
2−3
18−20
ultra / 1080p
2−3
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
medium / 720p
30−35
−
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 100% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
high / 1080p
1−2
6−7
ultra / 1080p
0−1
4−5
4K / 2160p
0−1
1−2
low / 720p
2−3
18−20
medium / 1080p
−
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Metro Exodus is 500% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
low / 768p
85−90
100−110
high / 1080p
55−60
−
ultra / 1080p
−
90−95
medium / 1080p
−
95−100
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Minecraft is 20% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
high / 1080p
14−16
18−20
ultra / 1080p
12−14
14−16
low / 720p
24−27
40−45
medium / 1080p
14−16
20−22
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 41% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
high / 1080p
−
12−14
ultra / 1080p
−
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
3−4
16−18
medium / 1080p
−
12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 466% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
low / 768p
6−7
35−40
medium / 768p
6−7
21−24
high / 1080p
2−3
12−14
ultra / 1080p
−
8−9
4K / 2160p
0−1
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 380% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
low / 768p
70−75
90−95
medium / 768p
35−40
50−55
ultra / 1080p
12−14
24−27
high / 768p
27−30
40−45
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in World of Tanks is 43% more, than HD Graphics 6000.
Full Specs
HD Graphics 6000
Quadro M520
Architecture
Gen. 8 Broadwell
Maxwell
Code name
Broadwell GT3
Type
Laptop
Mobile workstation
Release date
5 January 2015
13 January 2017
Pipelines
48
384
Core clock speed
300 MHz
756 MHz
Boost Clock
1000 MHz
1019 MHz
Transistor count
189 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
48.00
Memory bus width
64/128 Bit
64 Bit
Memory bandwidth
40 GB/s
Shared memory
+
-
DirectX
12 (11_1)
12
Shader Model
5.1
5.0
OpenGL
4.4
4.5
OpenCL
2.0
Vulkan
1.1.80
Laptop size
medium sized
Optimus
+
Quick Sync
+
nView Display Management
+
3D Stereo
+
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