GeForce GT 520 vs Radeon HD 7520G

CPU

GPU

GeForce GT 520

2015Core: 1024 MHzBoost: 1188 MHz

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Radeon HD 7520G

2012Boost: 1250 MHz

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GeForce GT 520 vs Radeon HD 7520G Performance Spectrum

GeForce GT 520

2 GB 90

323

+2.5%

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Radeon HD 7520G

0.5 GB 200

315

0.0%

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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.

GeForce GT 520 vs Radeon HD 7520G FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GT 520 vs Radeon HD 7520G: 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 GT 520

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $1 less on MSRP ($59 MSRP vs $60 MSRP).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 90W instead of 200W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 7520G across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌14400% longer card at 145mm vs 1mm.

Radeon HD 7520G

2012

Why buy it

✅3.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 145mm, a 144mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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1.7% HIGHER MSRP
$60 MSRPvs$59 MSRP
❌122.2% higher power demand at 200W vs 90W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon HD 7520G is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.6% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 520 instead at 323 vs 315, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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

GeForce GT 520 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2012. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 520 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1 cheaper on MSRP at $59 vs $60, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 4.3% (5.5 vs 5.3), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Radeon HD 7520G still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GT 520 vs Radeon HD 7520G Technical Specifications

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

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.

Radeon HD 7520G

The Radeon HD 7520G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 315 points. Launch price was $449.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 520 scores 323 and the Radeon HD 7520G reaches 315 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 520 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon HD 7520G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 520) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7520G). Raw compute: 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7520G). Boost clocks: 1188 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 520	Radeon HD 7520G
G3D Mark Score	323+3%	315
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1792+133%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.825 TFLOPS	2.867 TFLOPS+57%
Boost Clock	1188 MHz	1250 MHz+5%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	48	112+133%
L1 Cache	288 KB	448 KB+56%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 520 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 7520G leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GT 520	Radeon HD 7520G
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 520 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7520G carries 512 MB. GeForce GT 520 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce GT 520 and 128-bit on the Radeon HD 7520G. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GT 520) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7520G) — the GeForce GT 520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 520	Radeon HD 7520G
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+33%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 520) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7520G). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GT 520	Radeon HD 7520G
DirectX	11.0	11.2+2%
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 520) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7520G). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.

Feature	GeForce GT 520	Radeon HD 7520G
Encoder	No	UVD 3
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 520 draws 90W versus the Radeon HD 7520G's 200W — a 75.9% difference. The GeForce GT 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 520) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7520G). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GT 520	Radeon HD 7520G
TDP	90W-55%	200W
Recommended PSU	250W-29%	350W
Power Connector	None	1x 6-pin
Length	145mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	3.6+125%	1.6

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GT 520 came in at $59, while the Radeon HD 7520G launched at $60. On MSRP, GeForce GT 520 was 1.7% cheaper ($1 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.5 (GeForce GT 520) vs 5.3 (Radeon HD 7520G) — the GeForce GT 520 offers 3.8% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GT 520 (2015 vs 2012).

Feature	GeForce GT 520	Radeon HD 7520G
MSRP	$59-2%	$60
Performance per Dollar	5.5+4%	5.3
Codename	GM206	Tahiti
Release	August 20 2015	January 31 2012
Ranking	#425	#454

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