GeForce GTX 580 vs Quadro M520

When comparing GeForce GTX 580 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 580 and Quadro M520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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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:

Quadro M520 Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 580	Quadro M520
Power consumption (TDP)	244 Watt	25 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	One 6-pin and One 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1536 MB	2 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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GeForce GTX 580 has 876% more power consumption, than Quadro M520.
GeForce GTX 580 has 1534 GB more memory, than Quadro M520.
GeForce GTX 580 is used in Desktops, and Quadro M520 - in Mobile workstations.
GeForce GTX 580 is build with Fermi architecture, and Quadro M520 - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 580 is 788 MHz higher, than Quadro M520.
GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and Quadro M520 - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	21−24	9−10
ultra / 1080p	14−16	5−6
QHD / 1440p	8−9	0−1
4K / 2160p	6−7	−
low / 720p	40−45	21−24
medium / 1080p	27−30	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 125% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	35−40	16−18
ultra / 1080p	30−35	12−14
QHD / 1440p	16−18	0−1
4K / 2160p	10−11	−
low / 720p	75−80	30−35
medium / 1080p	40−45	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Battlefield 5 is 147% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	240−250	160−170
medium / 768p	210−220	130−140
ultra / 1080p	130−140	65−70
QHD / 1440p	100−110	35−40
4K / 2160p	55−60	27−30
high / 768p	180−190	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 76% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	55−60	24−27
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 37% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	120−130	90−95
medium / 768p	110−120	70−75
ultra / 1080p	85−90	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Dota 2 is 55% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	27−30	10−12
ultra / 1080p	24−27	10−11
QHD / 1440p	21−24	−
4K / 2160p	9−10	4−5
low / 720p	55−60	24−27
medium / 1080p	30−35	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Far Cry 5 is 150% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	35−40	18−20
ultra / 1080p	27−30	12−14
QHD / 1440p	18−20	−
low / 720p	130−140	70−75
medium / 1080p	80−85	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Fortnite is 105% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	40−45	16−18
ultra / 1080p	30−33	14−16
QHD / 1440p	16−18	3−4
4K / 2160p	14−16	−
low / 720p	75−80	35−40
medium / 1080p	40−45	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Forza Horizon 4 is 133% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	110−120	60−65
medium / 768p	100−110	55−60
high / 1080p	45−50	18−20
ultra / 1080p	18−20	8−9
QHD / 1440p	10−11	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Grand Theft Auto V is 97% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	14−16	6−7
ultra / 1080p	12−14	4−5
QHD / 1440p	10−12	−
4K / 2160p	4−5	1−2
low / 720p	45−50	18−20
medium / 1080p	21−24	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Metro Exodus is 150% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	120−130	100−110
ultra / 1080p	−	90−95
medium / 1080p	110−120	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Minecraft is 18% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	−	18−20
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	75−80	40−45
medium / 1080p	18−20	20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 42% more, than Quadro M520.
high / 1080p	16−18	12−14
ultra / 1080p	10−12	8−9
QHD / 1440p	3−4	0−1
4K / 2160p	2−3	−
low / 720p	45−50	16−18
medium / 1080p	21−24	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	85−90	35−40
medium / 768p	50−55	21−24
high / 1080p	27−30	12−14
ultra / 1080p	16−18	8−9
4K / 2160p	9−10	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 129% more, than Quadro M520.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	50−55
ultra / 1080p	45−50	24−27
high / 768p	55−60	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in World of Tanks is 22% more, than Quadro M520.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 580	Quadro M520
Architecture	Fermi	Maxwell
Code name	GF110
Type	Desktop	Mobile workstation
Release date	9 November 2010	13 January 2017
Pipelines	512	384
Core clock speed	1544 MHz	756 MHz
Boost Clock		1019 MHz
Transistor count	3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	49.4 billion/sec
Floating-point performance	1,581.1 gflops
Length	10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width	384 Bit	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	2004 MHz (4008 data rate)
Memory bandwidth	192.4 GB/s	40 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Shader Model	5.1	5.0
OpenGL	4.2	4.5
OpenCL	1.1
Vulkan	N/A
CUDA	+
CUDA cores	512
Bus support	PCI-E 2.0 x 16
Height	4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	+
HDMI	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	142 Mh/s
Laptop size		medium sized
Optimus		+
nView Display Management		+
3D Stereo		+
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GeForce GTX 580 vs Quadro M520

Quadro M520 is a Laptop Graphics Card

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