Quadro M520
VS
RadeonT RX Vega 11

Quadro M520 vs RadeonT RX Vega 11

NVIDIA

Quadro M520

2017Core: 1041 MHzBoost: 1019 MHz
VS
AMD

RadeonT RX Vega 11

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 RadeonT RX Vega 11 uses modern memory architecture. The RadeonT RX Vega 11 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 RadeonT RX Vega 11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M520 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightQuadro M520RadeonT RX Vega 11
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Leading raw performance (+0.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RadeonT RX Vega 11 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro M520 and RadeonT RX Vega 11

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

RadeonT RX Vega 11

The RadeonT RX Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,917 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro M520 scores 1,913 and the RadeonT RX Vega 11 reaches 1,917 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro M520 is built on Maxwell while the RadeonT RX Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro M520) vs 704 (RadeonT RX Vega 11). Raw compute: 0.7995 TFLOPS (Quadro M520) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX Vega 11). Boost clocks: 1019 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

FeatureQuadro M520RadeonT RX Vega 11
G3D Mark Score
1,913
1,917
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 5.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
384
704+83%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7995 TFLOPS
1.761 TFLOPS+120%
Boost Clock
1019 MHz
1251 MHz+23%
ROPs
8
8
TMUs
16
44+175%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro M520RadeonT RX Vega 11
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 RadeonT RX Vega 11 has 0 MB. The Quadro M520 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.

FeatureQuadro M520RadeonT RX Vega 11
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro M520 draws 25W versus the RadeonT RX Vega 11's 35W — a 33.3% difference. The Quadro M520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro M520) vs 1W (RadeonT RX Vega 11). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureQuadro M520RadeonT RX Vega 11
TDP
25W-29%
35W
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Perf/Watt
76.5+40%
54.8
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Value Analysis

The Quadro M520 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the RadeonT RX Vega 11 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The RadeonT RX Vega 11 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.3 (Quadro M520) vs Infinity (RadeonT RX Vega 11) — the RadeonT RX Vega 11 offers Infinity% better value. The RadeonT RX Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).

FeatureQuadro M520RadeonT RX Vega 11
MSRP
$200
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$50
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
38.3
Infinity
Codename
GM108
Raven
Release
January 11 2017
May 10 2018
Ranking
#695
#673