FirePro S10000 vs Quadro P520
When comparing FirePro S10000 and Quadro P520, 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 S10000 and Quadro P520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FirePro S10000
Quadro P520 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Quadro P520 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 P520 here:
Main Specs
| FirePro S10000 | Quadro P520 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 750 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 8-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 6 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 4x mini-DisplayPort | |
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- FirePro S10000 has 4 GB more memory, than Quadro P520.
- FirePro S10000 is used in Desktops, and Quadro P520 - in Mobile workstations.
- FirePro S10000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and Quadro P520 - with Pascal.
- Core clock speed of Quadro P520 is 478 MHz higher, than FirePro S10000.
- FirePro S10000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro P520 - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Quadro P520 is 1000 MHz higher, than FirePro S10000.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 10−11 | − |
| low / 720p | 60−65 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 227% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 55−60 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Battlefield 5 is 244% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| low / 768p | 250−260 | 170−180 |
| medium / 768p | 220−230 | 140−150 |
| ultra / 1080p | 180−190 | 75−80 |
| QHD / 1440p | 110−120 | 40−45 |
| 4K / 2160p | 70−75 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 210−220 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 82% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 30−33 |
| medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 15% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 110−120 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 100−110 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Dota 2 is 53% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 80−85 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Far Cry 5 is 213% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
| low / 720p | 180−190 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Fortnite is 161% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 60−65 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 24−27 | − |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Forza Horizon 4 is 231% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 120−130 | 60−65 |
| high / 1080p | 70−75 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Grand Theft Auto V is 126% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Metro Exodus is 244% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | 120−130 | 100−105 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Minecraft is 26% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 100−110 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 58% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 176% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | 24−27 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 226% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 60−65 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FirePro S10000 in World of Tanks is 17% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro S10000 | Quadro P520 | |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Code name | Tahiti | |
| Type | Workstation | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 12 November 2012 | 27 May 2019 |
| Pipelines | 4096 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 825 MHz | 1303 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 950 MHz | 1493 MHz |
| Transistor count | 4,313 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 106.4 | |
| Floating-point performance | 2x 3,405 gflops | |
| Length | 305 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 384 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 5000 MHz | 6000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 480 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | DirectX 12_1 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | + |
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 383 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Form factor | full height / full length | |
| Dual-link DVI support | + | |
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