GeForce GT 520 vs GeForce 605
GeForce GT 520
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GeForce 605
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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 GT 520 is positioned at rank 214 and the GeForce 605 is on rank 115, so the GeForce 605 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 520
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 605
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 605 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 520 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 520 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 520 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 520 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 95.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 520 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+95.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 GT 520 and GeForce 605
GeForce GT 520
The GeForce GT 520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 20 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1024 MHz to 1188 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 323 points. Launch price was $159.
GeForce 605
The GeForce 605 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 520 scores 323 and the GeForce 605 reaches 330 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 520 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce 605 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 520) vs 384 (GeForce 605). Raw compute: 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520) vs 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce 605).
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 323 | 330+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.825 TFLOPS+163% | 0.6927 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+50% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 288 KB+800% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 520 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 605 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 520 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GT 520) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce 605) — the GeForce GT 520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 520) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 605). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.1 | 4.6+12% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 520) vs None (GeForce 605). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 605).
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | VP5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 520 draws 90W versus the GeForce 605's 65W — a 32.3% difference. The GeForce 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 520) vs 250W (GeForce 605). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 145mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 90W | 65W-28% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W | 250W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | 145mm | 145mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.6 | 5.1+42% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 520 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 605 launched at $30 and now averages $30. The GeForce GT 520 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (GeForce GT 520) vs 11.0 (GeForce 605) — the GeForce GT 520 offers 95.5% better value. The GeForce GT 520 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | GeForce 605 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59 | $30-49% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.5+95% | 11.0 |
| Codename | GM206 | GK107 |
| Release | August 20 2015 | June 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #425 | #837 |
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