Radeon Pro V520 vs Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

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. The Radeon Pro V520 is positioned at rank 139 and the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is on rank 150, so the Radeon Pro V520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

99%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

95%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

83%

#135

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1622%

#150

Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

100%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

99%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

97%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

94%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

93%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design 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 Benchmark Check

Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro V520 and Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

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.

Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design

The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,119 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro V520 scores 8,000 and the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design reaches 8,119 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro V520 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro V520) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 7.373 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro V520) vs 5.599 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1600 MHz vs 1215 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	8,000	8,119+1%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Turing
Process Node	7 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2304	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.373 TFLOPS+32%	5.599 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1600 MHz+32%	1215 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	144
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro V520 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520) vs 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro V520) vs NVENC 7th Gen (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520) vs H.265,H.264 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design).

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	VCN 2.0	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.265,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro V520 draws 225W versus the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design's 60W — a 115.8% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro V520) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs Unknown.

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
TDP	225W	60W-73%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85°C	Unknown-100%
Perf/Watt	35.6	135.3+280%