Quadro M520 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Quadro M520

25

1,913

0.0%

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE

15

1,941

+1.5%

Radeon 625

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE 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 Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M520 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro M520	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M520 and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE

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 Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,941 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro M520 scores 1,913 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE reaches 1,941 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M520 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro M520) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE). Boost clocks: 1019 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	Quadro M520	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
G3D Mark Score	1,913	1,941+1%
Architecture	Maxwell	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Boost Clock	1019 MHz	2100 MHz+106%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro M520	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
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 RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE has 0 MB. The Quadro M520 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Quadro M520	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M520 draws 25W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE's 15W — a 50% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M520) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

Feature	Quadro M520	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
TDP	25W	15W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	76.5	129.4+69%

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Value Analysis

The Quadro M520 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.3 (Quadro M520) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).