Quadro P520
VS
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

Quadro P520 vs Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

NVIDIA

Quadro P520

2019Core: 1303 MHzBoost: 1493 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

2019Boost: 1845 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 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

#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
98%
#59
Radeon Vega Frontier Edition
MSRP: $999|Avg: $150
94%
#60
Radeon Pro WX 8200
MSRP: $999|Avg: $350
93%
#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
92%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
91%
#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
89%
#96
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
1089%
#111
Quadro P520
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
100%
#113
Radeon Pro WX 3100
MSRP: $199|Avg: $65
96%
#117
Radeon Pro 580X
MSRP: $600|Avg: $200
93%
#118
Radeon Pro WX 2100
MSRP: $149|Avg: $45
93%
#119
CMP 40HX
MSRP: $699|Avg: $120
92%
#124
Radeon Pro W5500X
MSRP: $599|Avg: $500
90%
#125
Quadro T2000
MSRP: $600|Avg: $75
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

#73
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500
376%
#74
GeForce RTX 5080
MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250
356%
#75
GeForce RTX 3090
MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900
314%
#76
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
300%
#77
GeForce RTX 4090
MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649
286%
#78
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100
260%
#79
Iris Xe Graphics MAX
MSRP: $55|Avg: $40
181%
#80
GeForce RTX 5090
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700
178%
#81
Moore Threads MTT S80
MSRP: $260|Avg: $170
171%
#82
Intel UHD Graphics P750
MSRP: $150|Avg: $100
153%
#83
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $100
151%
#84
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
122%
#85
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
116%
#86
Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
113%
#87
Radeon RX 7500
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
101%
#88
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
100%
#89
Moore Threads MTT S70
MSRP: $345|Avg: $140
96%
#90
GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44
92%
#91
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
92%
#92
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
89%
#93
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
86%
#94
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
84%
#95
Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
84%
#96
Radeon Ryzen 3 5300U
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
76%
#97
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
63%
#98
Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
61%
#99
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
56%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H.

InsightQuadro P520Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity
Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
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 Quadro P520 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $250 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H, it costs 40% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 67.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightQuadro P520Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+67.8%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($150)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)

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 P520 and Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,020 points.

Graphics Performance

The Quadro P520 scores 2,034 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H reaches 2,020 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P520 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro P520) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H). Raw compute: 1.147 TFLOPS (Quadro P520) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H). Boost clocks: 1493 MHz vs 1845 MHz.

FeatureQuadro P520Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
G3D Mark Score
2,034
2,020
Architecture
Pascal
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
14 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
384
1408+267%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.147 TFLOPS
5.196 TFLOPS+353%
Boost Clock
1493 MHz
1845 MHz+24%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
24
88+267%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureQuadro P520Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
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 Ryzen 5 5500H has 2 GB. The Quadro P520 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

FeatureQuadro P520Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
VRAM Capacity
4 GB+100%
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro P520 draws 18W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H's 110W — a 143.8% difference. The Quadro P520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P520) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

FeatureQuadro P520Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
TDP
18W-84%
110W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
None
Perf/Watt
113.0+514%
18.4
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Value Analysis

The Quadro P520 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H launched at $250 and now averages $250. The Quadro P520 costs 40% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.6 (Quadro P520) vs 8.1 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H) — the Quadro P520 offers 67.9% better value.

FeatureQuadro P520Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H
MSRP
$150-40%
$250
Avg Price (30d)
$150-40%
$250
Performance per Dollar
13.6+68%
8.1
Codename
GP108
Navi 14
Release
May 23 2019
October 7 2019
Ranking
#677
#297