GeForce 610M vs GeForce GT 520MX
GeForce 610M
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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.
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 520MX is on rank 434, so the GeForce 610M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 610M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 520MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 610M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 520MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 610M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| 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 GT 520MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 520MX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 99.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 610M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+99.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 610M and GeForce GT 520MX
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 520MX
The GeForce GT 520MX 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: 291 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 610M scores 292 and the GeForce GT 520MX reaches 291 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 610M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 520MX uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 610M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 520MX). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 610M) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520MX). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 967 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 610M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 292 | 291 |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 610M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 610M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 520MX has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 520MX 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 520MX) — the GeForce 610M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 610M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 610M) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 520MX). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce 610M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 610M) vs No (GeForce GT 520MX). 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 520MX).
| Feature | GeForce 610M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 610M draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 520MX's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 610M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 520MX). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 610M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 8.8+52% | 5.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 520MX costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.6 (GeForce 610M) vs 29.1 (GeForce GT 520MX) — the GeForce GT 520MX offers 99.3% better value. The GeForce 610M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 610M | GeForce GT 520MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $45 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $10-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.6 | 29.1+99% |
| Codename | GM108 | GK107 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 9 2013 |
| Ranking | #847 | #792 |
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