GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) vs Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

2019Core: 1305 MHzBoost: 1485 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

2018Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1500 MHz

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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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

  • 9.5% more average FPS across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 115W instead of 300W, a 185W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

2018

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
  • Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
  • 160.9% higher power demand at 300W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) better than Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU?
Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.5% more average FPS across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data, 0.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2018, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2018, the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling, and a 12nm process instead of 14nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $800 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 9.5% more estimated average FPS across 34 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
1080p
low142 FPS125 FPS
medium127 FPS107 FPS
high107 FPS89 FPS
ultra90 FPS62 FPS
1440p
low122 FPS101 FPS
medium102 FPS84 FPS
high85 FPS65 FPS
ultra73 FPS45 FPS
4K
low63 FPS45 FPS
medium55 FPS39 FPS
high37 FPS28 FPS
ultra31 FPS24 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
1080p
low273 FPS295 FPS
medium233 FPS251 FPS
high196 FPS198 FPS
ultra171 FPS156 FPS
1440p
low207 FPS199 FPS
medium174 FPS169 FPS
high143 FPS144 FPS
ultra118 FPS111 FPS
4K
low120 FPS96 FPS
medium103 FPS80 FPS
high83 FPS67 FPS
ultra63 FPS51 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
1080p
low556 FPS552 FPS
medium445 FPS441 FPS
high371 FPS368 FPS
ultra278 FPS276 FPS
1440p
low417 FPS414 FPS
medium334 FPS331 FPS
high278 FPS276 FPS
ultra209 FPS207 FPS
4K
low278 FPS276 FPS
medium222 FPS221 FPS
high185 FPS184 FPS
ultra139 FPS138 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
1080p
low348 FPS259 FPS
medium296 FPS224 FPS
high237 FPS190 FPS
ultra205 FPS153 FPS
1440p
low290 FPS197 FPS
medium248 FPS175 FPS
high188 FPS149 FPS
ultra156 FPS118 FPS
4K
low169 FPS121 FPS
medium138 FPS105 FPS
high121 FPS83 FPS
ultra94 FPS67 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) and Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1305 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,357 points.

AMD

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.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) scores 12,357 and the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU reaches 12,258 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is built on Turing while the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU uses GCN 5.0, both on 12 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Raw compute: 6.843 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) vs 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Boost clocks: 1485 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
G3D Mark Score
12,357
12,258
Architecture
Turing
GCN 5.0
Process Node
12 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
2304
3584 ×2+56%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.843 TFLOPS
10.75 TFLOPS ×2+57%
Boost Clock
1485 MHz
1500 MHz+1%
ROPs
64
64 ×2
TMUs
144
224 ×2+56%
L1 Cache
2.3 MB+161%
0.88 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.1
1.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
0
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC
VCE 4.1
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
UVD 7.2
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) draws 115W versus the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU's 300W — a 89.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) vs 500W (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
TDP
115W-62%
300W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
267mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
107.5+163%
40.9
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).

FeatureGeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP
$800
Codename
TU106B
Vega 10
Release
January 29 2019
August 26 2018
Ranking
#195
#592