
GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs Radeon Pro V520

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
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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.
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. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is positioned at rank 11 and the Radeon Pro V520 is on rank 139, so the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro V520
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro V520.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) 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 GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) and Radeon Pro V520

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points.

Radeon Pro V520
The Radeon Pro V520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1600 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) scores 8,160 and the Radeon Pro V520 reaches 8,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon Pro V520 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro V520). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 7.373 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro V520). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 1600 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,160+2% | 8,000 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+33% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.61 TFLOPS+57% | 7.373 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1890 MHz+18% | 1600 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 96 | 144+50% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro V520 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro V520) — the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro V520). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the Radeon Pro V520's 225W — a 64.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 350W (Radeon Pro V520). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-49% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 71.0+99% | 35.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Radeon Pro V520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $300 |
| Codename | AD107 | Navi 12 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #102 | #218 |
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