Quadro M520 vs Radeon RX 570X
Quadro M520
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Quadro M520 is positioned at rank #145 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M520
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 570X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 570X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M520 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 570X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M520.
| Insight | Quadro M520 | Radeon RX 570X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Quadro M520 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $169 for the Radeon RX 570X, it costs 70% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 236.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro M520 | Radeon RX 570X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+236.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($50) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($169) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M520 and Radeon RX 570X
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 RX 570X
The Radeon RX 570X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,923 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro M520 scores 1,913 and the Radeon RX 570X reaches 1,923 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M520 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX 570X uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro M520) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 570X). Raw compute: 0.7995 TFLOPS (Quadro M520) vs 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570X). Boost clocks: 1019 MHz vs 1244 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro M520 | Radeon RX 570X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,913 | 1,923 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7995 TFLOPS | 5.095 TFLOPS+537% |
| Boost Clock | 1019 MHz | 1244 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 16 | 128+700% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro M520 | Radeon RX 570X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro M520 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 570X has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 570X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Quadro M520) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 570X) — the Radeon RX 570X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro M520 | Radeon RX 570X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro M520 draws 25W versus the Radeon RX 570X's 120W — a 131% difference. The Quadro M520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M520) vs 450W (Radeon RX 570X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro M520 | Radeon RX 570X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-79% | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 241mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 76.5+378% | 16.0 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro M520 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX 570X launched at $169 and now averages $169. The Quadro M520 costs 70.4% less ($119 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.3 (Quadro M520) vs 11.4 (Radeon RX 570X) — the Quadro M520 offers 236% better value. The Radeon RX 570X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | Quadro M520 | Radeon RX 570X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $169-16% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-70% | $169 |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.3+236% | 11.4 |
| Codename | GM108 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | January 11 2017 | April 11 2018 |
| Ranking | #695 | #693 |
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