GeForce GT 520 vs Radeon R5E

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. The GeForce GT 520 is positioned at rank #214 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 520

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1326%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1274%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1259%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1257%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1254%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1247%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1232%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1227%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1216%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1212%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1198%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1195%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1174%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1173%

#97

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

93%

#199

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1463%

#214

GeForce GT 520

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

100%

#215

GeForce GT 420

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

100%

#216

Radeon HD4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

100%

#217

GeForce GTX 275

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

99%

#219

Radeon HD 7400G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#220

Radeon HD 7480D

MSRP: $53|Avg: $30

97%

#221

Radeon HD 7520G

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

96%

#222

Radeon HD 8350G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#223

Radeon HD 6480G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#224

GeForce GT 415

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#225

Radeon HD 5550

MSRP: $75|Avg: $75

94%

#227

Radeon HD 6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#228

Radeon HD 7450

MSRP: $45|Avg: $12

91%

#229

Radeon HD 8470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5E.

Insight	GeForce GT 520	Radeon R5E
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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 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 $49), it costs 69% less, resulting in a 235% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 520	Radeon R5E
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+235%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($15)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 520 and Radeon R5E

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 R5E

The Radeon R5E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 315 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 520 scores 323 and the Radeon R5E 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 R5E uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 520) vs 512 (Radeon R5E). Raw compute: 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R5E).

Feature	GeForce GT 520	Radeon R5E
G3D Mark Score	323+3%	315
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+50%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.825 TFLOPS+123%	0.8192 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	48+50%	32
L1 Cache	288 KB+125%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 520	Radeon R5E
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 520 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5E has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 520 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GT 520) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R5E) — the GeForce GT 520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 520	Radeon R5E
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 520) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R5E). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 520	Radeon R5E
DirectX	11.0	12 (12_0)+9%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	4.1	4.6+12%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 520) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R5E). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520) vs H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R5E).

Feature	GeForce GT 520	Radeon R5E
Encoder	No	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 520 draws 90W versus the Radeon R5E's 15W — a 142.9% difference. The Radeon R5E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce GT 520) vs 0W (Radeon R5E). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GT 520	Radeon R5E
TDP	90W	15W-83%
Recommended PSU	250W	0W-100%
Power Connector	None	None
Length	145mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	65°C-13%	75
Perf/Watt	3.6	21.0+483%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 520 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon R5E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce GT 520 costs 69.4% less ($34 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.5 (GeForce GT 520) vs 6.4 (Radeon R5E) — the GeForce GT 520 offers 235.9% better value. The GeForce GT 520 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).