Radeon 520 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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. The Radeon 520 is positioned at rank #112 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 520

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

647%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

622%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

614%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

613%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

612%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

609%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

601%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

599%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

593%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

592%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

584%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

583%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

573%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

572%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

88%

#97

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

714%

#112

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

100%

#113

Radeon HD 4810

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

99%

#115

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

98%

#116

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

97%

#117

RADEON HD6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#118

Moore Threads MTT S30

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

94%

#119

Radeon 535

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#122

GeForce GTS 450

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

92%

#123

Radeon HD 8570D

MSRP: $40|Avg: $15

92%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon 520 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1406.9% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 520.

Insight	Radeon 520	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1406.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1406.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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.

Radeon 520 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 520 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Radeon 520

The Radeon 520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 874 points. Launch price was $79.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 520 scores 874 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 1406.9%. The Radeon 520 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 520) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 520) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 520	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	874	13,170+1407%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Ampere
Process Node	14 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	512	3584+600%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+952%
Boost Clock	1183 MHz	1777 MHz+50%
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	32	112+250%
L1 Cache	0.13 MB	3.5 MB+2592%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 520	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 520 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon 520) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 520	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	3 MB+1100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 520 draws 50W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 109.1% difference. The Radeon 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon 520) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.