Quadro M520 vs Radeon HD 7870M
When comparing Quadro M520 and Radeon HD 7870M, 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 HD 7870M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Quadro M520 and Radeon HD 7870M are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: Quadro M520 and Radeon HD 7870M 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 M520 or Radeon HD 7870M here:
Main Specs
Quadro M520
Radeon HD 7870M
Power consumption (TDP)
25 Watt
45 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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Radeon HD 7870M has 80% more power consumption, than Quadro M520.
Quadro M520 and Radeon HD 7870M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
Quadro M520 is used in Mobile workstations, and Radeon HD 7870M - in Laptops.
Quadro M520 is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon HD 7870M - with GCN.
Core clock speed of Radeon HD 7870M is 44 MHz higher, than Quadro M520.
Quadro M520 and Radeon HD 7870M are manufactured 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
9−10
6−7
ultra / 1080p
5−6
4−5
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
16−18
medium / 1080p
12−14
8−9
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p
16−18
12−14
ultra / 1080p
12−14
10−11
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 HD 7870M.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
Quadro M520 and Radeon HD 7870M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
160−170
130−140
medium / 768p
130−140
110−120
ultra / 1080p
65−70
50−55
QHD / 1440p
35−40
30−33
4K / 2160p
27−30
27−30
high / 768p
100−110
80−85
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 20% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
24−27
18−20
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p
90−95
80−85
medium / 768p
70−75
60−65
ultra / 1080p
45−50
30−35
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Dota 2 is 18% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p
10−12
8−9
ultra / 1080p
10−11
8−9
4K / 2160p
4−5
3−4
low / 720p
24−27
18−20
medium / 1080p
12−14
9−10
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Far Cry 5 is 33% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p
18−20
14−16
ultra / 1080p
12−14
10−11
low / 720p
70−75
60−65
medium / 1080p
30−35
21−24
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Fortnite is 25% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
high / 1080p
16−18
12−14
ultra / 1080p
14−16
10−12
QHD / 1440p
3−4
1−2
low / 720p
35−40
24−27
medium / 1080p
18−20
14−16
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Forza Horizon 4 is 38% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
low / 768p
60−65
50−55
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 24% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
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
6−7
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M520 in Metro Exodus is 28% more, than Radeon HD 7870M.
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 HD 7870M.
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 HD 7870M.
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 HD 7870M.
low / 768p
35−40
24−27
medium / 768p
21−24
16−18
high / 1080p
12−14
9−10
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 HD 7870M.
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 HD 7870M.
Full Specs
Quadro M520
Radeon HD 7870M
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN
Code name
Heathrow XT
Type
Mobile workstation
Laptop
Release date
13 January 2017
24 April 2012
Pipelines
384
640
Core clock speed
756 MHz
800 MHz
Boost Clock
1019 MHz
Transistor count
1,500 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
32.00
Floating-point performance
1,024 gflops
Memory bus width
64 Bit
128 Bit
Memory clock speed
4000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
40 GB/s
64 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
12
12 (11_1)
Shader Model
5.0
5.1
OpenGL
4.5
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.2.131
Laptop size
medium sized
large
Optimus
+
nView Display Management
+
3D Stereo
+
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