FireStream 9250 vs Quadro P520
When comparing FireStream 9250 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 FireStream 9250 and Quadro P520 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9250
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
| FireStream 9250 | Quadro P520 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | GDDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | |
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- Quadro P520 has 1 GB more memory, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is used in Desktops, and Quadro P520 - in Mobile workstations.
- FireStream 9250 is build with TeraScale architecture, and Quadro P520 - with Pascal.
- Core clock speed of Quadro P520 is 678 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
- FireStream 9250 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and Quadro P520 - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Quadro P520 is 4014 MHz higher, than FireStream 9250.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 180% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Battlefield 5 is 144% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 35−40 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 170−180 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 140−150 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 75−80 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| 4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 46% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 30−33 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9250 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 13% more, than Quadro P520. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Dota 2 is 44% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Far Cry 5 is 200% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Fortnite is 85% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 109% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | − | 60−65 |
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 61% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Metro Exodus is 225% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 85−90 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
| 4K / 2160p | 75−80 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 100−105 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Minecraft is 12% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 52% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 20−22 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 116% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 137% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in World of Tanks is 32% more, than FireStream 9250. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9250 | Quadro P520 | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Pascal |
| Code name | RV770 | |
| Type | Desktop | Mobile workstation |
| Release date | 16 June 2008 | 27 May 2019 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 625 MHz | 1303 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1493 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 956 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.00 | |
| Floating-point performance | 1,000.0 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1986 MHz | 6000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 63.55 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | DirectX 12_1 |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | |
| Vulkan | N/A | + |
| Laptop size | large | |
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