RadeonT RX Vega 11 vs Quadro M520
RadeonT RX Vega 11
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The RadeonT RX Vega 11 uses modern memory architecture. The RadeonT RX Vega 11 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 RadeonT RX Vega 11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro M520 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | RadeonT RX Vega 11 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RadeonT RX Vega 11 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 RadeonT RX Vega 11 and Quadro M520
RadeonT RX Vega 11
The RadeonT RX Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,917 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 RadeonT RX Vega 11 scores 1,917 and the Quadro M520 reaches 1,913 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RadeonT RX Vega 11 is built on GCN 5.0 while the Quadro M520 uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 704 (RadeonT RX Vega 11) vs 384 (Quadro M520). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX Vega 11) vs 0.7995 TFLOPS (Quadro M520). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 1019 MHz.
| Feature | RadeonT RX Vega 11 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,917 | 1,913 |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 704+83% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+120% | 0.7995 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1251 MHz+23% | 1019 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 44+175% | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RadeonT RX Vega 11 | 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 RadeonT RX Vega 11 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: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | RadeonT RX Vega 11 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The RadeonT RX Vega 11 draws 35W versus the Quadro M520's 25W — a 33.3% difference. The Quadro M520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (RadeonT RX Vega 11) vs 350W (Quadro M520). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RadeonT RX Vega 11 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 35W | 25W-29% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 54.8 | 76.5+40% |
Value Analysis
The RadeonT RX Vega 11 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Quadro M520 launched at $200 and now averages $50. The RadeonT RX Vega 11 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (RadeonT RX Vega 11) vs 38.3 (Quadro M520) — the RadeonT RX Vega 11 offers Infinity% better value. The RadeonT RX Vega 11 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | RadeonT RX Vega 11 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 38.3 |
| Codename | Raven | GM108 |
| Release | May 10 2018 | January 11 2017 |
| Ranking | #673 | #695 |
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