
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU vs GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU.
| Insight | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU and GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 26 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 3584 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,258 points.

GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 22 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1126 MHz to 1228 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 330W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,523 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU scores 12,258 and the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) reaches 12,523 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 4,096 (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1228 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,258 | 12,523+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 ×2 | 4096+14% |
| Boost Clock | 1500 MHz+22% | 1228 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs PureVideo HD VP6 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | NVENC 4.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU draws 300W versus the GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)'s 330W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W-9% | 330W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 40.9+8% | 37.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce GTX 980 SLI (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $340 | — |
| Codename | Vega 10 | N16E-GXX SLI |
| Release | August 26 2018 | September 22 2015 |
| Ranking | #592 | #145 |
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