Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 65.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU.
| Insight | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-65.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+65.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $340 for the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU, it costs 18% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 101.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340) | ✅More affordable ($280) |
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 Ti
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 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU scores 12,258 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 65.7%. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 14 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,258 | 20,312+66% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584 ×2 | 4864+36% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 | 16.2 TFLOPS+51% |
| Boost Clock | 1500 MHz | 1665 MHz+11% |
| ROPs | 64 ×2 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 224 ×2+47% | 152 |
| L1 Cache | 0.88 MB | 4.8 MB+445% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 200W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 40.9 | 101.6+148% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 17.6% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2018).
| Feature | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $340 | $280-18% |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.1 | 72.5+101% |
| Codename | Vega 10 | GA104 |
| Release | August 26 2018 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #592 | #73 |
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