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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
Processor frequencyDiffers810 MHz1050 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
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
OpenGL versionDiffers4.14.2
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
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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