Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU vs GeForce GTX 1060

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

300

12,258

+21.8%

Radeon R9 285

Radeon R9 290

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

10,064

0.0%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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.

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 Pro V520 MxGPU

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

114%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

109%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

101%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

100%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

100%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

99%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

98%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

90%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

90%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

90%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

82%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

81%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

76%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

75%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

75%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

72%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

70%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 21.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.

Insight	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+21.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-21.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $340 for the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU, it costs 82% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 365.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+365.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 Pro V520 MxGPU Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 26 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 3584 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,258 points.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU scores 12,258 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU leads by 21.8%. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	12,258+22%	10,064
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584 ×2+40%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.75 TFLOPS ×2+21%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1500 MHz	1733 MHz+16%
ROPs	64 ×2	64
TMUs	224 ×2+40%	160
L1 Cache	896 KB	960 KB+7%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 4.1	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 7.2	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU draws 300W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	300W	180W-40%
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	267mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	40.9	55.9+37%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 82.4% less ($280 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 364.5% better value. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).