Quadro M520 vs Radeon Pro WX 4130

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.

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. The Quadro M520 is positioned at rank 145 and the Radeon Pro WX 4130 is on rank 186, so the Quadro M520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 M520

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

94%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

90%

#130

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1544%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

100%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

99%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

98%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

96%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

96%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

95%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

95%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

94%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

92%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

90%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

88%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro WX 4130

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

100%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

98%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

97%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

95%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

93%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

88%

#171

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2345%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

100%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

99%

#190

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

97%

#191

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

97%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

96%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

93%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

92%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

88%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro M520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 4130 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro M520	Radeon Pro WX 4130
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro M520 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Quadro M520 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $100), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 102.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro M520	Radeon Pro WX 4130
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+102.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Quadro M520 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro WX 4130 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M520 and Radeon Pro WX 4130

Quadro M520

The Quadro M520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1041 MHz to 1019 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,913 points.

Radeon Pro WX 4130

The Radeon Pro WX 4130 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1002 MHz to 1053 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,890 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M520 scores 1,913 and the Radeon Pro WX 4130 reaches 1,890 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M520 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro WX 4130 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro M520) vs 640 (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Raw compute: 0.7995 TFLOPS (Quadro M520) vs 1.348 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Boost clocks: 1019 MHz vs 1053 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M520	Radeon Pro WX 4130
G3D Mark Score	1,913+1%	1,890
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7995 TFLOPS	1.348 TFLOPS+69%
Boost Clock	1019 MHz	1053 MHz+3%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	16	40+150%
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M520	Radeon Pro WX 4130
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro M520 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 4130 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 4130 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Quadro M520	Radeon Pro WX 4130
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M520 draws 25W versus the Radeon Pro WX 4130's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The Quadro M520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M520) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 4130). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Quadro M520	Radeon Pro WX 4130
TDP	25W-50%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	76.5+102%	37.8

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M520 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon Pro WX 4130 launched at $300 and now averages $100. The Quadro M520 costs 50% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.3 (Quadro M520) vs 18.9 (Radeon Pro WX 4130) — the Quadro M520 offers 102.6% better value.