Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU vs Intel Arc Pro B50
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 Intel Arc Pro B50
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2018). The Intel Arc Pro B50 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel Arc Pro B50.
| Insight | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $340 versus $349 for the Intel Arc Pro B50, it costs 3% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 3.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($340) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) |
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 Intel Arc Pro B50
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.
Intel Arc Pro B50
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,208 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU scores 12,258 and the Intel Arc Pro B50 reaches 12,208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is built on GCN 5.0 while the Intel Arc Pro B50 uses Xe2, both on 14 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Raw compute: 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 2600 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,258 | 12,208 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Xe2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 ×2+75% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 | 10.65 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1500 MHz | 2600 MHz+73% |
| ROPs | 64 ×2+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 224 ×2+75% | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| 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 GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs Dual Arc Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | Dual Arc Media Engine |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | Dual Arc Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU draws 300W versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 70W — a 124.3% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 167mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 70W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 167mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 40.9 | 174.4+326% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU costs 2.6% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 35.0 (Intel Arc Pro B50) — the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU offers 3.1% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $340-3% | $349 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.1+3% | 35.0 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | BMG-G21 |
| Release | August 26 2018 | September 5 2025 |
| Ranking | #592 | #221 |
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