Radeon Pro 580 vs Radeon Pro V520
Radeon Pro 580
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Radeon Pro V520
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon Pro 580 is positioned at rank 93 and the Radeon Pro V520 is on rank 139, so the Radeon Pro 580 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 580
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro V520
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro V520 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro V520 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro 580 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro V520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 580.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 580 | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro 580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro V520, it costs 50% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 93.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 580 | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+93.8%) | ❌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 Radeon Pro 580 and Radeon Pro V520
Radeon Pro 580
The Radeon Pro 580 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,753 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro 580 scores 7,753 and the Radeon Pro V520 reaches 8,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro 580 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon Pro V520 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro V520). Raw compute: 5.53 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 580) vs 7.373 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro V520). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 1600 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580 | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,753 | 8,000+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.53 TFLOPS | 7.373 TFLOPS+33% |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 1600 MHz+33% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 144 | 144 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580 | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon Pro 580) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro V520) — the Radeon Pro V520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580 | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro 580) 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 | Radeon Pro 580 | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro 580) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro V520). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro 580) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580 | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 580 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro V520's 225W — a 40% difference. The Radeon Pro 580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 580) 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: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580 | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-33% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 51.7+45% | 35.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 580 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Pro V520 launched at $800 and now averages $300. The Radeon Pro 580 costs 50% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.7 (Radeon Pro 580) vs 26.7 (Radeon Pro V520) — the Radeon Pro 580 offers 93.6% better value. The Radeon Pro V520 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 580 | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500-38% | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-50% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.7+94% | 26.7 |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | Navi 12 |
| Release | June 5 2017 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #327 | #218 |
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