GeForce 610M vs GeForce GT 520M

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 610M is positioned at rank 49 and the GeForce GT 520M is on rank 253, so the GeForce 610M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 610M

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

99%

#39

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

186%

#41

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

169%

#42

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

168%

#46

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

153%

#47

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

152%

#49

GeForce 610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

100%

#50

GeForce GTX 1650 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $75

99%

#53

GeForce GTX 980M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

97%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

#57

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

93%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 520M

#243

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

574%

#245

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

520%

#246

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

519%

#250

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

472%

#251

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

468%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

100%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

100%

#257

GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

99%

#262

GeForce 945A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#263

Intel UHD Graphics P630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#264

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

MSRP: $300|Avg: $75

97%

#265

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 610M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 520M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 610M	GeForce GT 520M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 610M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 610M holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $60), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 208.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 610M	GeForce GT 520M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+208.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 610M and GeForce GT 520M

GeForce 610M

The GeForce 610M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 610M scores 292 and the GeForce GT 520M reaches 284 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 610M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 520M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 610M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 520M). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 610M) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520M). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 967 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 610M	GeForce GT 520M
G3D Mark Score	292+3%	284
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+22%	0.7427 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1176 MHz+22%	967 MHz
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	192 KB+500%	32 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 610M	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 610M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 520M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 520M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 610M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 520M) — the GeForce 610M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 610M	GeForce GT 520M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 610M) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 520M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 610M	GeForce GT 520M
DirectX	11.0	11.0
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	4.1+2%	4.0
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 610M) vs No (GeForce GT 520M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 610M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520M).

Feature	GeForce 610M	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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 610M draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 520M's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 610M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 520M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.