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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅96.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 225W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Radeon Pro V520

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌32.4% higher power demand at 225W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Radeon Pro V520

2020

Why buy it

✅96.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 170W instead of 225W, a 55W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 10.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 10.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌32.4% higher power demand at 225W vs 170W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Radeon Pro V520?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU averages 96.9% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 8,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Pro V520 is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2020, 64.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting 96.9% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 64.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro V520 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Radeon Pro V520 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is Radeon Pro V520 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro V520 is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $800 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro V520 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro V520
1080p
low	109 FPS	91 FPS
medium	98 FPS	81 FPS
high	84 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	79 FPS
medium	83 FPS	68 FPS
high	70 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	31 FPS
medium	43 FPS	29 FPS
high	30 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro V520
1080p
low	351 FPS	195 FPS
medium	307 FPS	153 FPS
high	246 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	194 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	128 FPS
medium	195 FPS	97 FPS
high	159 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	127 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	69 FPS
medium	93 FPS	54 FPS
high	77 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	31 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro V520
1080p
low	593 FPS	360 FPS
medium	474 FPS	288 FPS
high	395 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	270 FPS
medium	356 FPS	216 FPS
high	296 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	180 FPS
medium	237 FPS	144 FPS
high	198 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	90 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro V520
1080p
low	519 FPS	143 FPS
medium	439 FPS	115 FPS
high	376 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	425 FPS	108 FPS
medium	356 FPS	88 FPS
high	296 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	277 FPS	63 FPS
medium	237 FPS	51 FPS
high	198 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	31 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and Radeon Pro V520

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Radeon Pro V520's 8,000 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 64.6%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro V520 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro V520). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 7.373 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro V520). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1600 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro V520
G3D Mark Score	13,170+65%	8,000
Architecture	Ampere	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3584+56%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+73%	7.373 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+11%	1600 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	112	144+29%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro V520 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro V520
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro V520 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro V520) — the Radeon Pro V520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro V520
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro V520
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro V520). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro V520
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro V520's 225W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Radeon Pro V520). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Radeon Pro V520
TDP	170W-24%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	267mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	77.5+118%	35.6