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Radeon Pro V520
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon Pro V520 is positioned at rank #139 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro V520
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro V520 is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). 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 GeForce GTX Titan lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX Titan is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro V520.
| Insight | Radeon Pro V520 | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX Titan offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $70 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro V520, it costs 77% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 338.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro V520 | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+338.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($70) |
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 and GeForce GTX Titan
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.
GeForce GTX Titan
The GeForce GTX Titan is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 19 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,181 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro V520 scores 8,000 and the GeForce GTX Titan reaches 8,181 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro V520 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX Titan uses Kepler, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro V520) vs 2,688 (GeForce GTX Titan). Raw compute: 7.373 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro V520) vs 4.709 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX Titan). Boost clocks: 1600 MHz vs 876 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,000 | 8,181+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2688+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.373 TFLOPS+57% | 4.709 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1600 MHz+83% | 876 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 144 | 224+56% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+167% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon Pro V520 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX Titan has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX Titan offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro V520) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX Titan) — the Radeon Pro V520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+167% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520) vs 12 (GeForce GTX Titan). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.1+10% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro V520) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX Titan). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX Titan).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC 1st gen |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC 1st gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro V520 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX Titan's 250W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon Pro V520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro V520) vs 600W (GeForce GTX Titan). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W-10% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-42% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 35.6+9% | 32.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro V520 launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce GTX Titan launched at $999 and now averages $70. The GeForce GTX Titan costs 76.7% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.7 (Radeon Pro V520) vs 116.9 (GeForce GTX Titan) — the GeForce GTX Titan offers 337.8% better value. The Radeon Pro V520 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | GeForce GTX Titan |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800-20% | $999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $70-77% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.7 | 116.9+338% |
| Codename | Navi 12 | GK110 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | February 19 2013 |
| Ranking | #218 | #311 |
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