FirePro W8100 vs Quadro M520
When comparing FirePro W8100 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 FirePro W8100 and Quadro M520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro W8100
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
| FirePro W8100 | Quadro M520 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 220 Watt | 25 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 8 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 4x DisplayPort, 1x SDI | |
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- FirePro W8100 has 780% more power consumption, than Quadro M520.
- FirePro W8100 has 6 GB more memory, than Quadro M520.
- FirePro W8100 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M520 - in Mobile workstations.
- FirePro W8100 is build with GCN 2.0 architecture, and Quadro M520 - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of FirePro W8100 is 68 MHz higher, than Quadro M520.
- FirePro W8100 and Quadro M520 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 241% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 55−60 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Battlefield 5 is 263% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| low / 768p | 250−260 | 160−170 |
| medium / 768p | 220−230 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | 65−70 |
| QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 70−75 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 210−220 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 98% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 110−120 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Dota 2 is 64% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 80−85 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Far Cry 5 is 291% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
| low / 720p | 180−190 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Fortnite is 200% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 24−27 | − |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Forza Horizon 4 is 250% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 130−140 | 55−60 |
| high / 1080p | 70−75 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Grand Theft Auto V is 166% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Metro Exodus is 287% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 95−100 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Minecraft is 28% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 76% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−12 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 200% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | 21−24 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 264% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 24−27 |
| high / 768p | 60−65 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro W8100 in World of Tanks is 26% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro W8100 | Quadro M520 | |
| Architecture | GCN 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Code name | Hawaii | |
| Type | Workstation | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 23 June 2014 | 13 January 2017 |
| Pipelines | 2560 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 824 MHz | 756 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1019 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 6,200 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 131.8 | |
| Floating-point performance | 4,219 gflops | |
| Length | 279 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 512 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 40 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 |
| Shader Model | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | |
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 466 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
| Form factor | full height / full length | |
| StereoOutput3D | + | |
| DisplayPort count | 4 | |
| Dual-link DVI support | + | |
| nView Display Management | + | |
| 3D Stereo | + | |
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