Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU vs GeForce GTX 980M SLI

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

114%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

109%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

101%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

100%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

100%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

99%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

98%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

90%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

90%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

90%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

82%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

81%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

76%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

75%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

75%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

72%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980M SLI

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

138%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

125%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

119%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

114%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

113%

#37

GeForce GTX 980M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

97%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

91%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ 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 980M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 980M SLI 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 980M SLI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 980M SLI 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.

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 980M SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU and GeForce GTX 980M SLI

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 980M SLI

The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,523 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU scores 12,258 and the GeForce GTX 980M SLI 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 980M SLI uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1127 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU	GeForce GTX 980M SLI
G3D Mark Score	12,258	12,523+2%
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3584 ×2+17%	3072
Boost Clock	1500 MHz+33%	1127 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU	GeForce GTX 980M SLI
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

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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 980M SLI
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). 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 980M SLI
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). 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 980M SLI).

Feature	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU	GeForce GTX 980M SLI
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

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU draws 300W versus the GeForce GTX 980M SLI's 200W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). 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 980M SLI
TDP	300W	200W-33%
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	62.6+53%