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GeForce 510
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GeForce GT 520M
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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.
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. The GeForce 510 is positioned at rank 592 and the GeForce GT 520M is on rank 253, so the GeForce GT 520M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 510
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 520M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 510 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The GeForce 510 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 520M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 510 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 520M.
| Insight | GeForce 510 | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 510 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $60 for the GeForce GT 520M, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 308.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 510 | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+308.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 510 and GeForce GT 520M
GeForce 510
The GeForce 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 290 points.
GeForce GT 520M
The GeForce GT 520M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 284 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 510 scores 290 and the GeForce GT 520M reaches 284 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 510 is built on Ampere while the GeForce GT 520M uses Kepler, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce 510) vs 384 (GeForce GT 520M). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 510) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520M). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 967 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 510 | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 290+2% | 284 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Kepler |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+433% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.731 TFLOPS+537% | 0.7427 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1155 MHz+19% | 967 MHz |
| ROPs | 40+150% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 2 MB+6567% | 0.03 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 510 | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 510 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 520M has 1 GB. The GeForce 510 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 510) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 520M) — the GeForce 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 510 | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 510) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 520M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 510 | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 4.1+2% | 4.0 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 510) vs No (GeForce GT 520M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 510) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520M).
| Feature | GeForce 510 | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 510 draws 25W versus the GeForce GT 520M's 50W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 510) vs 350W (GeForce GT 520M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 510 | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-50% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | 64mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.6+104% | 5.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 510 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GT 520M launched at $60. The GeForce 510 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 510 | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $60-39% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | GA107 | GK107 |
| Release | Maio 2022 | January 9 2013 |
| Ranking | #407 | #792 |
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