Radeon Pro V520 vs Radeon RX 470/570
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
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro V520 uses modern memory architecture. 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 Radeon RX 470/570 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro V520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 470/570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 470/570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro V520, it costs 87% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 643.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+643.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 Radeon RX 470/570
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.
Radeon RX 470/570
The Radeon RX 470/570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1206 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,935 points. Launch price was $179.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro V520 scores 8,000 and the Radeon RX 470/570 reaches 7,935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro V520 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX 470/570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro V520) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470/570). Raw compute: 7.373 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro V520) vs 4.94 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470/570). Boost clocks: 1600 MHz vs 1206 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,000 | 7,935 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+13% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.373 TFLOPS+49% | 4.94 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1600 MHz+33% | 1206 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 144+13% | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 470/570 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 470/570 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro V520) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 470/570) — the Radeon Pro V520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 470/570). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro V520) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470/570). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 470/570).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro V520 draws 225W versus the Radeon RX 470/570's 120W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon RX 470/570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro V520) vs 450W (Radeon RX 470/570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 120W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 240mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 35.6 | 66.1+86% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro V520 launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon RX 470/570 launched at $179 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 470/570 costs 86.7% less ($260 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.7 (Radeon Pro V520) vs 198.4 (Radeon RX 470/570) — the Radeon RX 470/570 offers 643.1% better value. The Radeon Pro V520 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $179-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $40-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.7 | 198.4+643% |
| Codename | Navi 12 | Ellesmere |
| Release | December 1 2020 | August 4 2016 |
| Ranking | #218 | #315 |
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