CPU
GPU
GeForce GT 520
Popular choices:
Radeon R5 310
Popular choices:
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 Radeon R5 310 is on rank 424, 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 Radeon R5 310
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 310 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 310 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 520 | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon R5 310
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 R5 310
The Radeon R5 310 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 332 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 520 scores 323 and the Radeon R5 310 reaches 332 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 520 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R5 310 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 520) vs 384 (Radeon R5 310). Raw compute: 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 310). Boost clocks: 1188 MHz vs 1024 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 323 | 332+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.825 TFLOPS+132% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1188 MHz+16% | 1024 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 48+100% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 288 KB+200% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+669% | 0.13 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon R5 310 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 0.13 MB (Radeon R5 310) — the GeForce GT 520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+669% | 0.13 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 520 draws 90W versus the Radeon R5 310's 50W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon R5 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 520) vs 350W (Radeon R5 310). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 90W | 50W-44% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.6 | 6.6+83% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 520 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R5 310 launched at $49 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (GeForce GT 520) vs 22.1 (Radeon R5 310) — the Radeon R5 310 offers 2.8% better value. The Radeon R5 310 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GT 520 | Radeon R5 310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $59 | $49-17% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.5 | 22.1+3% |
| Codename | GM206 | Weston |
| Release | August 20 2015 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #425 | #873 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on GeForce GT 520 and Radeon R5 310
