Quadro P520
GPU·Budget

Quadro P520

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

2,034

MSRP

$150

AVG Price

$150

May 23 2019
18 Watt
Pascal (2016−2021)

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Overview

The Quadro P520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,034 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P520

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125%
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119%
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113%
#310
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113%
#311
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112%
#312
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110%
#313
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108%
#314
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#315
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108%
#316
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105%
#317
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103%
#318
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101%
#319
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MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
100%
#320
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99%
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95%
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94%
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94%
#324
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93%
#325
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91%
#326
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90%
#327
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87%
#328
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86%
#329
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84%
#330
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82%
#331
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80%
#332
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80%
#333
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80%
#334
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78%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Quadro P520 specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro P520 scores 2,034 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Pascal (2016−2021) architecture (codename: GP108), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.147 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1493 MHz from a base of 1303 MHz.

SpecificationQuadro P520
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score2,034
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationPascal (2016−2021)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGP108
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient14 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1493 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1303 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance1.147 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second35.83 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x4
Transistor Count1,800 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#677
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro P520 is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationQuadro P520
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth64-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
L1 Cache144 kB
L2 Cache512 kB

Advanced Features & APIs

SpecificationQuadro P520
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
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Display & Media

Display outputs: .

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P520 draws 18 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered.

SpecificationQuadro P520
TDPPower consumption under load18 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $150, the Quadro P520 delivers 14 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #677 among all indexed GPUs.

SpecificationQuadro P520
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$150
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$150
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#677
Release DateMay 23 2019
Release Year2019

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