
Quadro M520 vs RadeonT RX Vega 11

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
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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.
| Insight | Quadro M520 | RadeonT 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

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.

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.
| Feature | Quadro M520 | RadeonT 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)
| Feature | Quadro M520 | RadeonT 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 |
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.
| Feature | Quadro M520 | RadeonT RX Vega 11 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
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.
| Feature | Quadro M520 | RadeonT RX Vega 11 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-29% | 35W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 76.5+40% | 54.8 |
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).
| Feature | Quadro M520 | RadeonT 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 |
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