RadeonT Vega 8 vs Quadro M520
RadeonT Vega 8
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Quadro M520
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The RadeonT Vega 8 uses modern memory architecture. The RadeonT Vega 8 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 Quadro M520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RadeonT Vega 8.
| Insight | RadeonT Vega 8 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) | 🛑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 Quadro M520 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 Vega 8 and Quadro M520
RadeonT Vega 8
The RadeonT Vega 8 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2021. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,894 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 Vega 8 scores 1,894 and the Quadro M520 reaches 1,913 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RadeonT Vega 8 is built on GCN 5.1 while the Quadro M520 uses Maxwell, both on 7 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 448 (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 384 (Quadro M520). Raw compute: 1.702 TFLOPS (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 0.7995 TFLOPS (Quadro M520). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 1019 MHz.
| Feature | RadeonT Vega 8 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,894 | 1,913+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 448+17% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.702 TFLOPS+113% | 0.7995 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1900 MHz+86% | 1019 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 28+75% | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RadeonT Vega 8 | 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 Vega 8 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 Vega 8 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The RadeonT Vega 8 draws 45W versus the Quadro M520's 25W — a 57.1% difference. The Quadro M520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 350W (Quadro M520). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | RadeonT Vega 8 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W | 25W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 42.1 | 76.5+82% |
Value Analysis
The RadeonT Vega 8 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Quadro M520 launched at $200 and now averages $50. The RadeonT Vega 8 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (RadeonT Vega 8) vs 38.3 (Quadro M520) — the RadeonT Vega 8 offers Infinity% better value. The RadeonT Vega 8 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2017).
| Feature | RadeonT Vega 8 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 38.3 |
| Codename | Cezanne | GM108 |
| Release | April 13 2021 | January 11 2017 |
| Ranking | #601 | #695 |
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