GeForce 610M vs GeForce GT 520MX

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.

GeForce 610M vs GeForce GT 520MX FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 610M vs GeForce GT 520MX: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 610M

2015

Why buy it

✅230.0% more average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 33W instead of 50W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 6.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $45 MSRP).

GeForce GT 520MX

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 6.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($45 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 610M across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2013 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌51.5% higher power demand at 50W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 610M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 230.0% in average FPS across 28 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (292 vs 291), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 610M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 520MX makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GT 520MX is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 610M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 610M vs GeForce GT 520MX Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 610M	GeForce GT 520MX
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 610M has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 520MX carries 1 GB. GeForce GT 520MX gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 610M and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 520MX. 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

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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

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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

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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

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 610M (2015 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce 610M	GeForce GT 520MX
MSRP	—	$45
Codename	GM108	GK107
Release	March 13 2015	January 9 2013
Ranking	#847	#792

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