Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU scores 12,258 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 7.4%. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,258 | 13,170+7% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 ×2 | 3584 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 | 12.74 TFLOPS+19% |
| Boost Clock | 1500 MHz | 1777 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 64 ×2+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 224 ×2+100% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 3.5 MB+298% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 55.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 170W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 40.9 | 77.5+89% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $340 | — |
| Codename | Vega 10 | GA106 |
| Release | August 26 2018 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #592 | #147 |
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