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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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX590 GME
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX590 GME is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 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 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| 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) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX590 GME offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $115 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro V520, it costs 62% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 172.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+172.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) | ✅More affordable ($115) |
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 RX590 GME
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 RX590 GME
The Radeon RX590 GME is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,349 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro V520 scores 8,000 and the Radeon RX590 GME reaches 8,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro V520 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Radeon RX590 GME uses GCN 4.0, both on 7 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro V520) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME). Raw compute: 7.373 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro V520) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME). Boost clocks: 1600 MHz vs 1545 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,000 | 8,349+4% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.373 TFLOPS+4% | 7.119 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1600 MHz+4% | 1545 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 144 | 144 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 RX590 GME has 8 GB. The Radeon RX590 GME offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro V520) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Radeon Pro V520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX590 GME). 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 RX590 GME).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX590 GME's 175W — a 25% difference. The Radeon RX590 GME is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro V520) vs 500W (Radeon RX590 GME). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 175W-22% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 241mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 35.6 | 47.7+34% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro V520 launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173 and now averages $115. The Radeon RX590 GME costs 61.7% less ($185 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 26.7 (Radeon Pro V520) vs 72.6 (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Radeon RX590 GME offers 171.9% better value. The Radeon Pro V520 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $800 | $173-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $115-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 26.7 | 72.6+172% |
| Codename | Navi 12 | Polaris 30 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | November 15 2018 |
| Ranking | #218 | #285 |
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