Quadro P520 vs Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
Quadro P520
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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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P520
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 5500U.
| Insight | Quadro P520 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| 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 $300 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 101% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro P520 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 5500U
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 Ryzen 5 5500U
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U 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: 2,024 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro P520 scores 2,034 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U reaches 2,024 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro P520 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 384 (Quadro P520) vs 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Raw compute: 1.147 TFLOPS (Quadro P520) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Boost clocks: 1493 MHz vs 1845 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro P520 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,034 | 2,024 |
| 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)
| Feature | Quadro P520 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 P520 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U has 2 GB. 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 Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro P520 draws 18W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U's 110W — a 143.8% difference. The Quadro P520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro P520) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Quadro P520 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 18W-84% | 110W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 113.0+514% | 18.4 |
Value Analysis
The Quadro P520 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U launched at $300 and now averages $300. The Quadro P520 costs 50% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.6 (Quadro P520) vs 6.7 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U) — the Quadro P520 offers 103% better value.
| Feature | Quadro P520 | Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-50% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-50% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.6+103% | 6.7 |
| Codename | GP108 | Navi 14 |
| Release | May 23 2019 | October 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #677 | #297 |
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