GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VS
Radeon Pro V520

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Radeon Pro V520

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro V520

2020Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1600 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 153.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 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.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro V520
Performance
Leading raw performance (+153.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-153.9%)
Longevity
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro V520, it costs 7% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 172% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro V520
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+172%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($280)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Radeon Pro V520

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Radeon Pro V520's 8,000 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 153.9%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Radeon Pro V520 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro V520). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 7.373 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro V520). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1600 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro V520
G3D Mark Score
20,312+154%
8,000
Architecture
Ampere
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
8 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
4864+111%
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
16.2 TFLOPS+120%
7.373 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1665 MHz+4%
1600 MHz
ROPs
80+25%
64
TMUs
152+6%
144
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro V520 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro V520
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2.0
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro V520 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro V520
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro V520
DirectX
12 Ultimate (12_2)
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
0
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro V520). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro V520
Encoder
NVENC (Ampere)
VCN 2.0
Decoder
NVDEC (Ampere)
VCN 2.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265,VP9
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Radeon Pro V520's 225W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 350W (Radeon Pro V520). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro V520
TDP
200W-11%
225W
Recommended PSU
600W
350W-42%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
267mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
101.6+185%
35.6
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Radeon Pro V520 launched at $800 and now averages $300. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 6.7% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 26.7 (Radeon Pro V520) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 171.5% better value.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3060 TiRadeon Pro V520
MSRP
$399-50%
$800
Avg Price (30d)
$280-7%
$300
Performance per Dollar
72.5+172%
26.7
Codename
GA104
Navi 12
Release
December 1 2020
December 1 2020
Ranking
#73
#218