Quadro CX vs Quadro P520
When comparing Quadro CX and Quadro P520, 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 Quadro CX and Quadro P520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Quadro CX
Quadro P520 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Quadro P520 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 P520 here:
Main Specs
| Quadro CX | Quadro P520 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1536 MB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video | |
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- Quadro CX has 1534 GB more memory, than Quadro P520.
- Quadro CX is used in Desktops, and Quadro P520 - in Mobile workstations.
- Quadro CX is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Quadro P520 - with Pascal.
- Core clock speed of Quadro P520 is 701 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.
- Quadro CX is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro P520 - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Quadro P520 is 4400 MHz higher, than Quadro CX.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 220% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Battlefield 5 is 228% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro CX in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 170−180 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | 140−150 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 75−80 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 40−45 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 60−65 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 74% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 30−33 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| Quadro CX and Quadro P520 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Dota 2 is 63% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Far Cry 5 is 325% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Fortnite is 125% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 225% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | − | 60−65 |
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 112% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 3−4 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Metro Exodus is 550% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 55−60 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 100−105 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Minecraft is 20% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 52% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 4−5 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 250% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 8−9 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 7−8 | 24−27 |
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 340% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 30−33 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in World of Tanks is 50% more, than Quadro CX. | ||
Full Specs
| Quadro CX | Quadro P520 | |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Pascal |
| Code name | GT200B | |
| Type | Workstation | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 11 November 2008 | 27 May 2019 |
| Pipelines | 192 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 602 MHz | 1303 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1493 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,400 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 38.53 | |
| Floating-point performance | 462.3 gflops | |
| Length | 267 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 384 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1600 MHz | 6000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | DirectX 12_1 |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | |
| Vulkan | N/A | + |
| CUDA | 1.3 | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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