Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon Pro V520

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank 150 and the Radeon Pro V520 is on rank 139, so the Radeon Pro V520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

99%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

95%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

83%

#135

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1622%

#150

Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

100%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

99%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

97%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

94%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

93%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro V520

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

90%

#124

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1477%

#139

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

100%

#140

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

100%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

99%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

99%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

98%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

96%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

96%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

95%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

94%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

92%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

92%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

91%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

91%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro V520.

Insight	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro V520
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design 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.

Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro V520 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design and Radeon Pro V520

Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,119 points.

Radeon Pro V520

The Radeon Pro V520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1600 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design scores 8,119 and the Radeon Pro V520 reaches 8,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro V520 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 12 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro V520). Raw compute: 5.599 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 7.373 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro V520). Boost clocks: 1215 MHz vs 1600 MHz.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro V520
G3D Mark Score	8,119+1%	8,000
Architecture	Turing	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	12 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.599 TFLOPS	7.373 TFLOPS+32%
Boost Clock	1215 MHz	1600 MHz+32%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	144
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro V520 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro V520
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro V520 has 4 GB. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro V520
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro V520
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro V520). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520).

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro V520
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 4th Gen	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.265,H.264	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design draws 60W versus the Radeon Pro V520's 225W — a 115.8% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 350W (Radeon Pro V520). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 85°C.

Feature	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design	Radeon Pro V520
TDP	60W-73%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	Unknown-100%	85°C
Perf/Watt	135.3+280%	35.6