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

2021

Why buy it

✅121.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $471 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 416.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Pro V520

2020

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 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 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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143.2% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Radeon Pro V520

2020

Why buy it

✅121.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $471 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 416.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 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 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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143.2% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$329 MSRP

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 averages 121.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,995 vs 8,000 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 is a 2021 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2020, 112.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is about $471 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $800 MSRP, and you are getting 121.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 112.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 416.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. Radeon Pro V520 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $800 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro V520 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro V520
1080p
low	149 FPS	91 FPS
medium	131 FPS	81 FPS
high	118 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	79 FPS
medium	104 FPS	68 FPS
high	92 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	31 FPS
medium	58 FPS	29 FPS
high	39 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	19 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon Pro V520

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro V520
1080p
low	354 FPS	195 FPS
medium	310 FPS	153 FPS
high	249 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	128 FPS
medium	196 FPS	97 FPS
high	160 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	69 FPS
medium	94 FPS	54 FPS
high	77 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	31 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon Pro V520

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro V520
1080p
low	765 FPS	360 FPS
medium	612 FPS	288 FPS
high	510 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	180 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	270 FPS
medium	432 FPS	216 FPS
high	366 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	135 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	180 FPS
medium	298 FPS	144 FPS
high	221 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	90 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3060 Open Radeon Pro V520

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro V520
1080p
low	523 FPS	143 FPS
medium	452 FPS	115 FPS
high	383 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	84 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	108 FPS
medium	371 FPS	88 FPS
high	298 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	63 FPS
medium	259 FPS	51 FPS
high	225 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	31 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. 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: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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 scores 16,995 versus the Radeon Pro V520's 8,000 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 112.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 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) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro V520). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 7.373 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro V520). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1600 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro V520
G3D Mark Score	16,995+112%	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 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	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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro V520 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro V520) — the Radeon Pro V520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro V520
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	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) 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 RTX 3060	Radeon Pro V520
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	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) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro V520). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520).

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Radeon Pro V520's 225W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 350W (Radeon Pro V520). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Radeon Pro V520
TDP	170W-24%	225W
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	100.0+181%	35.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro V520 launched at $800. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 58.9% less ($471 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 10.0 (Radeon Pro V520) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 417% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2020).