Radeon Pro V520 vs GeForce GTX 1650

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.

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

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

90%

#124

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1477%

#139

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

100%

#140

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

100%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

99%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

99%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

98%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

96%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

96%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

95%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

94%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

92%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

92%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

91%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

91%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro V520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1650.

Insight	Radeon Pro V520	GeForce GTX 1650
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
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)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1650 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $75 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro V520, it costs 75% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 293.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro V520	GeForce GTX 1650
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+293.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅More affordable ($75)

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro V520 and GeForce GTX 1650

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 1650

The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro V520 scores 8,000 and the GeForce GTX 1650 reaches 7,869 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro V520 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro V520) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 7.373 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro V520) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1600 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	GeForce GTX 1650
G3D Mark Score	8,000+2%	7,869
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304+157%	896
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.373 TFLOPS+147%	2.984 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1600 MHz	1665 MHz+4%
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	144+157%	56
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	GeForce GTX 1650
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 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro V520) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the Radeon Pro V520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro V520) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	GeForce GTX 1650
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC 5th gen (Volta)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	NVDEC 4th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro V520 draws 225W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro V520) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	GeForce GTX 1650
TDP	225W	75W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	70°C-18%
Perf/Watt	35.6	104.9+195%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro V520 launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the GeForce GTX 1650 launched at $149 and now averages $75. The GeForce GTX 1650 costs 75% less ($225 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.7 (Radeon Pro V520) vs 104.9 (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce GTX 1650 offers 292.9% better value. The Radeon Pro V520 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2019).