Radeon R9 350 vs Quadro P520

Radeon R9 350

2015Boost: 1000 MHz

Quadro P520

2019Core: 1303 MHzBoost: 1493 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 350

300

1,998

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

Quadro P520

2,034

+1.8%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 980

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN V

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P520

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

98%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

94%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

93%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

92%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

91%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

89%

#96

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1089%

#111

Quadro P520

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#113

Radeon Pro WX 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $65

96%

#117

Radeon Pro 580X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

93%

#118

Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

93%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

92%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

90%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P520 uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P520 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 350 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 350.

Insight	Radeon R9 350	Quadro P520
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 350 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $150 for the Quadro P520, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 194.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 350	Quadro P520
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+194.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 R9 350 Benchmark Check

Quadro P520 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 350 and Quadro P520

Radeon R9 350

The Radeon R9 350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,998 points. Launch price was $329.

Quadro P520

The Quadro P520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1303 MHz to 1493 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,034 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 350 scores 1,998 and the Quadro P520 reaches 2,034 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 350 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Quadro P520 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R9 350) vs 384 (Quadro P520). Raw compute: 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 350) vs 1.147 TFLOPS (Quadro P520). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1493 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 350	Quadro P520
G3D Mark Score	1,998	2,034+2%
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+567%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.12 TFLOPS+346%	1.147 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1493 MHz+49%
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	160+567%	24
L1 Cache	640 KB+344%	144 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 350	Quadro P520
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R9 350 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P520 has 4 GB. The Quadro P520 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R9 350) vs 0.5 MB (Quadro P520) — the Radeon R9 350 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 350	Quadro P520
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 350 draws 300W versus the Quadro P520's 18W — a 177.4% difference. The Quadro P520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon R9 350) vs 350W (Quadro P520). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R9 350	Quadro P520
TDP	300W	18W-94%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	6.7	113.0+1587%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 350 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Quadro P520 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon R9 350 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.0 (Radeon R9 350) vs 13.6 (Quadro P520) — the Radeon R9 350 offers 194.1% better value. The Quadro P520 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).