Radeon Pro V520 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 Pro V520 is positioned at rank #139 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 Pro V520

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

90%

#124

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1477%

#139

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

100%

#140

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

100%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

99%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

99%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

98%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

96%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

96%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

95%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

94%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

92%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

92%

#151

FirePro M40003

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

91%

#152

Radeon Pro 465

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

91%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

90%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 64.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro V520.

Insight	Radeon Pro V520	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-64.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+64.6%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🔮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	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.

Radeon Pro V520 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro V520 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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.

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 Pro V520 scores 8,000 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 64.6%. The Radeon Pro V520 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro V520) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 7.373 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro V520) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1600 MHz vs 1777 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	8,000	13,170+65%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2304	3584+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.373 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+73%
Boost Clock	1600 MHz	1777 MHz+11%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	144+29%	112
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	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 Pro V520 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro V520) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Radeon Pro V520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520) 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	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

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro V520) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro V520 draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro V520) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro V520	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP	225W	170W-24%
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	267mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	35.6	77.5+118%