GeForce GTX 295 vs Quadro M520
When comparing GeForce GTX 295 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 GTX 295 and Quadro M520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 295
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 GTX 295 | Quadro M520 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 289 Watt | 25 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | 6-pin & 8-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1792 MB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 2x DVI, 1x HDMI | |
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- GeForce GTX 295 has 1056% more power consumption, than Quadro M520.
- GeForce GTX 295 has 1790 GB more memory, than Quadro M520.
- GeForce GTX 295 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M520 - in Mobile workstations.
- GeForce GTX 295 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and Quadro M520 - with Maxwell.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 295 is 486 MHz higher, than Quadro M520.
- GeForce GTX 295 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro M520 - by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 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 GTX 295. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Battlefield 5 is 81% more, than GeForce GTX 295. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 30−35 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce GTX 295 and Quadro M520 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 160−170 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 65−70 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 43% more, than GeForce GTX 295. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 295 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 6% more, than Quadro M520. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Dota 2 is 34% more, than GeForce GTX 295. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Far Cry 5 is 85% more, than GeForce GTX 295. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Fortnite is 54% more, than GeForce GTX 295. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 295. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | − | 55−60 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 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 GTX 295. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 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 125% more, than GeForce GTX 295. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Minecraft is 15% more, than GeForce GTX 295. | ||
| 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 GTX 295. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than GeForce GTX 295. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 100% more, than GeForce GTX 295. | ||
| 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 GTX 295. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GTX 295 | Quadro M520 | |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Code name | GT200B | |
| Type | Desktop | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 8 January 2009 | 13 January 2017 |
| Pipelines | 240 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 1242 MHz | 756 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1019 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,400 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 92.2 billion/sec | |
| Floating-point performance | 2x 596.2 gflops | |
| Length | 10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm) | |
| Memory bus width | 896 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 999 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 223.8 GB/s | 40 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0) | 12 |
| Shader Model | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | |
| Vulkan | N/A | |
| CUDA | + | |
| CUDA cores | 480 | |
| Height | 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm) | |
| SLI options | + | |
| Multi monitor support | + | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Maximum VGA resolution | 2048x1536 | |
| Audio input for HDMI | S/PDIF | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
| nView Display Management | + | |
| 3D Stereo | + | |
| CUDA cores per GPU | 240 | |
| Standard memory config per GPU | 896 MB | |
| Memory interface width per GPU | 448 Bit | |
| High Dynamic-Range Lighting (HDRR) | 128bit | |
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