Quadro M520 vs Radeon 550X

When comparing Quadro M520 and Radeon 550X, 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 M520 and Radeon 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Radeon 550X

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

	Quadro M520	Radeon 550X
Power consumption (TDP)	25 Watt	50 Watt
Interface		PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors		None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors		1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Radeon 550X has 100% more power consumption, than Quadro M520.
Quadro M520 and Radeon 550X have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
Quadro M520 is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon 550X - in Desktops.
Quadro M520 is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon 550X - with GCN 4.0.
Core clock speed of Radeon 550X is 326 MHz higher, than Quadro M520.
Quadro M520 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon 550X - by 14 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	9−10	7−8
ultra / 1080p	5−6	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	16−18
medium / 1080p	12−14	9−10
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	16−18	12−14
ultra / 1080p	12−14	10−12
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	24−27
medium / 1080p	16−18	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Battlefield 5 is 26% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
Quadro M520 and Radeon 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	160−170	140−150
medium / 768p	130−140	110−120
ultra / 1080p	65−70	55−60
QHD / 1440p	35−40	30−35
4K / 2160p	27−30	27−30
high / 768p	100−110	85−90
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 15% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	24−27	20−22
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	90−95	80−85
medium / 768p	70−75	60−65
ultra / 1080p	45−50	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Dota 2 is 16% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	10−12	8−9
ultra / 1080p	10−11	8−9
4K / 2160p	4−5	4−5
low / 720p	24−27	20−22
medium / 1080p	12−14	9−10
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Far Cry 5 is 20% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	18−20	14−16
ultra / 1080p	12−14	10−12
low / 720p	70−75	60−65
medium / 1080p	30−35	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Fortnite is 21% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	16−18	12−14
ultra / 1080p	14−16	10−12
QHD / 1440p	3−4	1−2
low / 720p	35−40	27−30
medium / 1080p	18−20	14−16
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 38% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
medium / 768p	55−60	45−50
high / 1080p	18−20	12−14
ultra / 1080p	8−9	6−7
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Grand Theft Auto V is 16% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	6−7	5−6
ultra / 1080p	4−5	3−4
4K / 2160p	1−2	0−1
low / 720p	18−20	12−14
medium / 1080p	8−9	7−8
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Metro Exodus is 28% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	100−110	95−100
high / 1080p	−	90−95
ultra / 1080p	90−95	80−85
medium / 1080p	95−100	90−95
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Minecraft is 8% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	18−20	16−18
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	40−45	30−35
medium / 1080p	20−22	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 20% more, than Radeon 550X.
high / 1080p	12−14	−
ultra / 1080p	8−9	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	16−18	12−14
medium / 1080p	12−14	10−12
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 20% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	35−40	24−27
medium / 768p	21−24	16−18
high / 1080p	12−14	10−11
ultra / 1080p	8−9	6−7
4K / 2160p	7−8	6−7
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 30% more, than Radeon 550X.
low / 768p	90−95	85−90
medium / 768p	50−55	45−50
ultra / 1080p	24−27	20−22
high / 768p	40−45	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in World of Tanks is 10% more, than Radeon 550X.

Full Specs

	Quadro M520	Radeon 550X
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 4.0
Code name		Lexa
Type	Mobile workstation	Desktop
Release date	13 January 2017	27 March 2019
Pipelines	384	512
Core clock speed	756 MHz	1082 MHz
Boost Clock	1019 MHz	1218 MHz
Transistor count		2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate		38.98
Length		145 mm
Memory bus width	64 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed		7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	40 GB/s	112.0 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	12	12 (12_0)
Shader Model	5.0	6.4
OpenGL	4.5	4.6
OpenCL		2.0
Vulkan		1.2.131
Laptop size	medium sized
Optimus	+
nView Display Management	+
3D Stereo	+
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Quadro M520 vs Radeon 550X

Quadro M520 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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