Radeon RX 570X vs Quadro M520

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 M520

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90%

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Quadro M520

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100%

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Radeon Sky 500

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Quadro M5000

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98%

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96%

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95%

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95%

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94%

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MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

92%

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Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

90%

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88%

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85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 570X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 570X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro M520 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 570X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (8 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro M520.

Insight	Radeon RX 570X	Quadro M520
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Quadro M520 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $169 for the Radeon RX 570X, it costs 70% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 236.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 570X	Quadro M520
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+236.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($169)	✅More affordable ($50)

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 RX 570X Benchmark Check

Quadro M520 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 570X and Quadro M520

Radeon RX 570X

The Radeon RX 570X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,923 points.

Quadro M520

The Quadro M520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 11 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1041 MHz to 1019 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,913 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 570X scores 1,923 and the Quadro M520 reaches 1,913 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 570X is built on GCN 4.0 while the Quadro M520 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 384 (Quadro M520). Raw compute: 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570X) vs 0.7995 TFLOPS (Quadro M520). Boost clocks: 1244 MHz vs 1019 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	Quadro M520
G3D Mark Score	1,923	1,913
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.095 TFLOPS+537%	0.7995 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1244 MHz+22%	1019 MHz
ROPs	32+300%	8
TMUs	128+700%	16
L1 Cache	512 KB+300%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	Quadro M520
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 570X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro M520 has 2 GB. The Radeon RX 570X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 570X) vs 1 MB (Quadro M520) — the Radeon RX 570X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	Quadro M520
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 570X draws 120W versus the Quadro M520's 25W — a 131% difference. The Quadro M520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 570X) vs 350W (Quadro M520). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	Quadro M520
TDP	120W	25W-79%
Recommended PSU	450W	350W-22%
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	16.0	76.5+378%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 570X launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $169, while the Quadro M520 launched at $200 and now averages $50. The Quadro M520 costs 70.4% less ($119 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.4 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 38.3 (Quadro M520) — the Quadro M520 offers 236% better value. The Radeon RX 570X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	Quadro M520
MSRP	$169-16%	$200
Avg Price (30d)	$169	$50-70%
Performance per Dollar	11.4	38.3+236%
Codename	Polaris 20	GM108
Release	April 11 2018	January 11 2017
Ranking	#693	#695