Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU vs Radeon Pro WX 9100
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 Radeon Pro WX 9100
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 Radeon Pro WX 9100 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 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro WX 9100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $340 versus $550 for the Radeon Pro WX 9100, it costs 38% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 61.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+61.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($340) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) |
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 Radeon Pro WX 9100
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.
Radeon Pro WX 9100
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 10 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,250 points. Launch price was $1,599.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU scores 12,258 and the Radeon Pro WX 9100 reaches 12,250 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is built on GCN 5.0 while the Radeon Pro WX 9100 uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Raw compute: 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 12.29 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1500 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,258 | 12,250 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 ×2 | 4096+14% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 | 12.29 TFLOPS+14% |
| Boost Clock | 1500 MHz | 1500 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 ×2 | 64 |
| TMUs | 224 ×2 | 256+14% |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 1 MB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 9100 has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| 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 12.1 (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro WX 9100).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | UVD 7.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU draws 300W versus the Radeon Pro WX 9100's 230W — a 26.4% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 500W (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 230W-23% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 40.9 | 53.3+30% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU costs 38.2% less ($210 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 22.3 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) — the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU offers 61.9% better value. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $340-38% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.1+62% | 22.3 |
| Codename | Vega 10 | Vega 10 |
| Release | August 26 2018 | July 10 2017 |
| Ranking | #592 | #219 |
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