GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon Pro V520

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz
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AMD

Radeon Pro V520

2020Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1600 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon Pro V520 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon Pro V520 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon Pro V520: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

  • 125.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $501 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
  • Delivers 553.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 10.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 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 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
  • 167.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $800 MSRPvs$299 MSRP

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 125.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 144.3% in PassMark G3D (19,548 vs 8,000), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, native frame generation with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Radeon Pro V520 has no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 7nm, and 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $501 cheaper on MSRP at $299 vs $800, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 553.8% (65.4 vs 10.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Radeon Pro V520 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 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: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

AMD

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Radeon Pro V520's 8,000 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 144.3%. The GeForce RTX 4060 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 RTX 4060) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro V520). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 7.373 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro V520). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 1600 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro V520
G3D Mark Score
19,548+144%
8,000
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
5 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
3072+33%
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+105%
7.373 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+54%
1600 MHz
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
96
144+50%
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Radeon Pro V520 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro V520 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro V520
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro V520 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 and 128-bit on the Radeon Pro V520. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro V520) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro V520
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon 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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro V520). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro V520
Encoder
NVENC 8th gen
VCN 2.0
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
VCN 2.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Radeon Pro V520's 225W — a 64.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Radeon Pro V520). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro V520
TDP
115W-49%
225W
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
267mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
73°C-14%
85°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+378%
35.6
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 4060 came in at $299, while the Radeon Pro V520 launched at $800. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 4060 was 62.6% cheaper ($501 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 10.0 (Radeon Pro V520) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 554% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Radeon Pro V520
MSRP
$299-63%
$800
Performance per Dollar
65.4+554%
10.0
Codename
AD107
Navi 12
Release
May 18 2023
December 1 2020
Ranking
#84
#218

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