GeForce GT 520M vs GeForce 510
GeForce GT 520M
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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 520M is positioned at rank 253 and the GeForce 510 is on rank 592, so the GeForce GT 520M 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 520M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 510
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 510 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The GeForce 510 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 520M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 510 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 GeForce GT 520M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 520M | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 510 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $15 versus $60 for the GeForce GT 520M, it costs 75% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 308.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 520M | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+308.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 520M and GeForce 510
GeForce GT 520M
The GeForce GT 520M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 284 points.
GeForce 510
The GeForce 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 290 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 520M scores 284 and the GeForce 510 reaches 290 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 520M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 510 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 520M) vs 2,048 (GeForce 510). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520M) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 510). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 1155 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520M | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 284 | 290+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7427 TFLOPS | 4.731 TFLOPS+537% |
| Boost Clock | 967 MHz | 1155 MHz+19% |
| ROPs | 16 | 40+150% |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 0.03 MB | 2 MB+6567% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 520M | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 520M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 510 has 2 GB. The GeForce 510 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 520M) vs 2 MB (GeForce 510) — the GeForce 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520M | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 520M) vs 11.0 (GeForce 510). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520M | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.1+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 520M) vs No (GeForce 510). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce 510).
| Feature | GeForce GT 520M | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 520M draws 50W versus the GeForce 510's 25W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 520M) vs 350W (GeForce 510). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520M | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 25W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | 64mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.7 | 11.6+104% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 520M launched at $60 MSRP, while the GeForce 510 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The GeForce 510 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 520M | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-39% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GK107 | GA107 |
| Release | January 9 2013 | Maio 2022 |
| Ranking | #792 | #407 |
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