GeForce 945M vs Quadro M520
When comparing GeForce 945M 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 945M and Quadro M520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 945M and Quadro M520 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce 945M 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 945M or Quadro M520 here:
Main Specs
GeForce 945M
Quadro M520
Power consumption (TDP)
75 Watt
25 Watt
Interface
MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
DDR3
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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GeForce 945M has 200% more power consumption, than Quadro M520.
GeForce 945M has 2 GB more memory, than Quadro M520.
GeForce 945M is used in Laptops, and Quadro M520 - in Mobile workstations.
GeForce 945M and Quadro M520 are build with Maxwell architecture.
Core clock speed of GeForce 945M is 172 MHz higher, than Quadro M520.
GeForce 945M 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
10−11
9−10
ultra / 1080p
6−7
5−6
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
21−24
medium / 1080p
12−14
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 8% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
16−18
16−18
ultra / 1080p
14−16
12−14
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
35−40
30−35
medium / 1080p
18−20
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945M in Battlefield 5 is 15% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce 945M and Quadro M520 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
170−180
160−170
medium / 768p
140−150
130−140
ultra / 1080p
75−80
65−70
QHD / 1440p
40−45
35−40
4K / 2160p
30−33
27−30
high / 768p
110−120
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 8% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
27−30
24−27
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
95−100
90−95
medium / 768p
75−80
70−75
ultra / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945M in Dota 2 is 5% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
12−14
10−12
ultra / 1080p
12−14
10−11
4K / 2160p
5−6
4−5
low / 720p
27−30
24−27
medium / 1080p
12−14
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945M in Far Cry 5 is 16% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
18−20
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
12−14
low / 720p
80−85
70−75
medium / 1080p
35−40
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945M in Fortnite is 11% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
18−20
16−18
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
QHD / 1440p
5−6
3−4
low / 720p
35−40
35−40
medium / 1080p
21−24
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945M in Forza Horizon 4 is 5% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
65−70
60−65
medium / 768p
60−65
55−60
high / 1080p
21−24
18−20
ultra / 1080p
9−10
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945M in Grand Theft Auto V is 11% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
7−8
6−7
ultra / 1080p
5−6
4−5
4K / 2160p
1−2
1−2
low / 720p
20−22
18−20
medium / 1080p
9−10
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945M in Metro Exodus is 12% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
100−110
100−110
ultra / 1080p
90−95
90−95
medium / 1080p
100−105
95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945M in Minecraft is 2% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
18−20
18−20
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
low / 720p
45−50
40−45
medium / 1080p
21−24
20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 8% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
8−9
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
20−22
16−18
medium / 1080p
12−14
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 8% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
35−40
35−40
medium / 768p
24−27
21−24
high / 1080p
14−16
12−14
ultra / 1080p
8−9
8−9
4K / 2160p
7−8
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 5% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p
95−100
90−95
medium / 768p
55−60
50−55
ultra / 1080p
27−30
24−27
high / 768p
45−50
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 945M in World of Tanks is 7% more, than Quadro M520.
Full Specs
GeForce 945M
Quadro M520
Architecture
Maxwell
Maxwell
Code name
GM107
Type
Laptop
Mobile workstation
Release date
12 March 2015
13 January 2017
Pipelines
512
384
Core clock speed
928 MHz
756 MHz
Boost Clock
1045 MHz
1019 MHz
Transistor count
1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
40.80
Floating-point performance
953.9 gflops
Memory bus width
128 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
2000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
28.8 GB/s
40 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12
Shader Model
5.1
5.0
OpenGL
4.5
4.5
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.1.126
CUDA
+
Bus support
PCI Express 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
107 Mh/s
Laptop size
medium sized
medium sized
Optimus
+
+
nView Display Management
+
3D Stereo
+
GPU Boost
2.0
GameWorks
+
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