Quadro P520 vs Radeon RX Vega 11

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 P520 is positioned at rank #111 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 P520

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98%

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Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

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94%

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93%

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RTX A4500

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92%

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RTX 4500 Ada Generation

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RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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89%

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Tesla K20m

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Quadro P520

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

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Radeon Pro WX 3100

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96%

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Radeon Pro 580X

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93%

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Radeon Pro WX 2100

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93%

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92%

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90%

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89%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX Vega 11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P520 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Quadro P520	Radeon RX Vega 11
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑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

The Radeon RX Vega 11 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $150 for the Quadro P520, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 208.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Quadro P520	Radeon RX Vega 11
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+208.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 P520 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 11 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro P520 and Radeon RX Vega 11

Quadro P520

The Quadro P520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,034 points.

Radeon RX Vega 11

The Radeon 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: 2,094 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro P520 scores 2,034 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 reaches 2,094 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P520 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro P520) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11). Raw compute: 1.147 TFLOPS (Quadro P520) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11). Boost clocks: 1493 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

Feature	Quadro P520	Radeon RX Vega 11
G3D Mark Score	2,034	2,094+3%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 5.0
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	704+83%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.147 TFLOPS	1.761 TFLOPS+54%
Boost Clock	1493 MHz+19%	1251 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	24	44+83%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Quadro P520	Radeon 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 P520 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 has 0 MB. The Quadro P520 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	Quadro P520	Radeon RX Vega 11
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	0 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P520 draws 18W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11's 35W — a 64.2% difference. The Quadro P520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P520) vs 300W (Radeon RX Vega 11). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Quadro P520	Radeon RX Vega 11
TDP	18W-49%	35W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	113.0+89%	59.8

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Value Analysis

The Quadro P520 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 launched at $149 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX Vega 11 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.6 (Quadro P520) vs 41.9 (Radeon RX Vega 11) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 offers 208.1% better value. The Quadro P520 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).