GeForce GT 520 vs Mobility Radeon HD 560v
GeForce GT 520
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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 GT 520 is positioned at rank 214 and the Mobility Radeon HD 560v is on rank 633, so the GeForce GT 520 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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v.
| Insight | GeForce GT 520 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 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 103.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 520 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+103.1%) | ❌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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 560v
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 318 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 520 scores 323 and the Mobility Radeon HD 560v reaches 318 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 520 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 520) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). Raw compute: 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 560v).
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 323+2% | 318 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 800+4% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.825 TFLOPS+63% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+20% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 288 KB+260% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 520 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 520 offers 100% 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 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) — the GeForce GT 520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 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 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+9% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.1+24% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 520 draws 90W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 560v's 50W — a 57.1% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 560v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 520) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 90W | 50W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.6 | 6.4+78% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 520 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v launched at $150 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 10.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) — the GeForce GT 520 offers 102.8% better value. The GeForce GT 520 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59-61% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.5+103% | 10.6 |
| Codename | GM206 | Broadway |
| Release | August 20 2015 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #425 | #846 |
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