GeForce 930A vs Quadro M520
When comparing GeForce 930A 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 930A and Quadro M520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 930A
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
| GeForce 930A | Quadro M520 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 25 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- GeForce 930A has 32% more power consumption, than Quadro M520.
- GeForce 930A and Quadro M520 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- GeForce 930A is used in Desktops, and Quadro M520 - in Mobile workstations.
- GeForce 930A and Quadro M520 are build with Maxwell architecture.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 930A is 172 MHz higher, than Quadro M520.
- GeForce 930A and Quadro M520 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Battlefield 5 is 72% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce 930A and Quadro M520 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 160−170 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 65−70 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 39% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Dota 2 is 29% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Far Cry 5 is 100% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Fortnite is 47% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 100% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | − | 55−60 |
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 50% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Metro Exodus is 120% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 65−70 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Minecraft is 20% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 44% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 112% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in World of Tanks is 35% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 930A | Quadro M520 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Code name | GM108 | |
| Type | Desktop | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 13 March 2015 | 13 January 2017 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 928 MHz | 756 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 1019 MHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 22.58 | |
| Floating-point performance | 722.7 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | 40 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
| CUDA | 5.0 | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
| nView Display Management | + | |
| 3D Stereo | + | |
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