Quadro P520 vs Radeon R9 M280X
When comparing Quadro P520 and Radeon R9 M280X, 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 Quadro P520 and Radeon R9 M280X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Quadro P520 and Radeon R9 M280X are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Quadro P520 and Radeon R9 M280X 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 Quadro P520 or Radeon R9 M280X here:
Main Specs
Quadro P520
Radeon R9 M280X
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type
GDDR5
Not Listed
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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Quadro P520 is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon R9 M280X - in Laptops.
Quadro P520 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon R9 M280X - with GCN.
Core clock speed of Quadro P520 is 403 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M280X.
Quadro P520 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M280X - 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
10−12
2−3
ultra / 1080p
6−7
1−2
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
14−16
medium / 1080p
12−14
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 180% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
18−20
7−8
ultra / 1080p
14−16
5−6
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
35−40
18−20
medium / 1080p
18−20
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Battlefield 5 is 144% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
−
30−35
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Quadro P520.
low / 768p
170−180
110−120
medium / 768p
140−150
90−95
ultra / 1080p
75−80
40−45
QHD / 1440p
40−45
24−27
4K / 2160p
30−33
18−20
high / 768p
110−120
65−70
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 61% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
55−60
70−75
ultra / 1080p
30−33
21−24
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M280X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Quadro P520.
low / 768p
95−100
70−75
medium / 768p
75−80
50−55
ultra / 1080p
50−55
27−30
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Dota 2 is 47% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
12−14
3−4
ultra / 1080p
12−14
3−4
4K / 2160p
5−6
2−3
low / 720p
27−30
14−16
medium / 1080p
14−16
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Far Cry 5 is 200% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
20−22
10−12
ultra / 1080p
14−16
5−6
QHD / 1440p
−
2−3
low / 720p
80−85
50−55
medium / 1080p
35−40
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Fortnite is 85% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
18−20
6−7
ultra / 1080p
14−16
−
QHD / 1440p
5−6
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
2−3
low / 720p
35−40
21−24
medium / 1080p
21−24
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 110% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
70−75
45−50
medium / 768p
60−65
40−45
high / 1080p
21−24
7−8
ultra / 1080p
9−10
3−4
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 64% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
7−8
2−3
ultra / 1080p
5−6
0−1
4K / 2160p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
8−9
medium / 1080p
9−10
4−5
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Metro Exodus is 160% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
100−110
80−85
ultra / 1080p
90−95
70−75
medium / 1080p
100−105
−
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Minecraft is 27% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
18−20
−
ultra / 1080p
16−18
12−14
low / 720p
45−50
27−30
medium / 1080p
21−24
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 61% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
high / 1080p
12−14
−
ultra / 1080p
8−9
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
−
low / 720p
20−22
8−9
medium / 1080p
12−14
7−8
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
40−45
16−18
medium / 768p
24−27
10−12
high / 1080p
14−16
6−7
ultra / 1080p
8−9
4−5
4K / 2160p
7−8
2−3
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 137% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
low / 768p
95−100
70−75
medium / 768p
55−60
35−40
ultra / 1080p
27−30
16−18
high / 768p
45−50
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P520 in World of Tanks is 46% more, than Radeon R9 M280X.
Full Specs
Quadro P520
Radeon R9 M280X
Architecture
Pascal
GCN
Code name
Saturn XT
Type
Mobile workstation
Laptop
Release date
27 May 2019
1 February 2015
Pipelines
384
896
Core clock speed
1303 MHz
900 MHz
Boost Clock
1493 MHz
Transistor count
2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
61.60
Floating-point performance
1,792 gflops
Memory bus width
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
96 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 12_1
Shader Model
6.3
OpenGL
4.4
OpenCL
Not Listed
Vulkan
+
FreeSync
+
Bus support
Not Listed
Laptop size
large
large
HD3D
+
PowerTune
+
DualGraphics
+
ZeroCore
+
Switchable graphics
+
Mantle
+
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