
Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE vs Quadro M520

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE 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 Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M520 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE and Quadro M520

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,941 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE scores 1,941 and the Quadro M520 reaches 1,913 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is built on Vega while the Quadro M520 uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE) vs 384 (Quadro M520). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1019 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,941+1% | 1,913 |
| Architecture | Vega | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Boost Clock | 2100 MHz+106% | 1019 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro M520 has 2 GB. The Quadro M520 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE draws 15W versus the Quadro M520's 25W — a 50% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE) vs 350W (Quadro M520). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-40% | 25W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 129.4+69% | 76.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Quadro M520 launched at $200 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE) vs 38.3 (Quadro M520) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 5 3400GE | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 38.3 |
| Codename | Vega | GM108 |
| Release | January 7 2020 | January 11 2017 |
| Ranking | #545 | #695 |
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