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MSI N520GT-MD1GD3H/LP graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 vs MSI R7870 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 10identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Graphics processor family
    • N520GT-MD1GD3H/LP graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 520:NVIDIA
    • R7870 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC:AMD
  • Graphics processor
    • N520GT-MD1GD3H/LP graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 520:GeForce GT 520
    • R7870 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC:Radeon HD7870
  • Processor frequency
    • N520GT-MD1GD3H/LP graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 520:810 MHz
    • R7870 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC:1050 MHz
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • N520GT-MD1GD3H/LP graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 520:Not supported
    • R7870 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC:2-Way CrossFireX
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • N520GT-MD1GD3H/LP graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 520:1 GB
    • R7870 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC:2 GB
  • Graphics card memory type
    • N520GT-MD1GD3H/LP graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 520:GDDR3
    • R7870 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC:GDDR5
  • Memory bus
    • N520GT-MD1GD3H/LP graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 520:64 bit
    • R7870 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC:256 bit
  • Memory clock speed
    • N520GT-MD1GD3H/LP graphics card NVIDIA GeForce GT 520:1200 MHz
    • R7870 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC:4800 MHz

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Comparison of N520GT-MD1GD3H/LP, R7870 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC
36 specifications
Processor4 differ
Graphics processor familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
Graphics processorDiffersGeForce GT 520Radeon HD7870
Maximum resolution2560 x 1600 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
Processor frequencyDiffers810 MHz1050 MHz
Graphics card RAMDAC400 MHz400 MHz
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2560 x 1600 pixels
Parallel processing technology supportDiffersNot supported2-Way CrossFireX
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers1 GB2 GB
Graphics card memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
Memory busDiffers64 bit256 bit
Memory clock speedDiffers1200 MHz4800 MHz
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Interface typeDiffersPCI Express 2.0PCI Express 3.0
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantity00
DVI-I ports quantity11
DVI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
PhysXDiffersYesNo
TV tuner integratedNoNo
DirectX version1111
OpenGL versionDiffers4.14.2
HDCPYesYes
Dual Link DVIYesYes
Design1 differ
Cooling typeDiffersPassiveActive
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source796 g
LengthDiffers160 mm270 mm
DepthDiffers35 mm42 mm
HeightDiffers68 mm118 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Other featuresidentical
HDMIYesYes
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one160 x 68 x 35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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