GeForce GT 520M vs GeForce GT 520MX

GeForce GT 520M

2013Core: 941 MHzBoost: 967 MHz

GeForce GT 520MX

2013Core: 941 MHzBoost: 967 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 520M

284

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce GT 520MX

291

+2.5%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 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 GT 520MX is on rank 434, so the GeForce GT 520M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 520M

#243

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

574%

#245

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

520%

#246

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

519%

#250

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

472%

#251

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

468%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

100%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

100%

#257

GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

99%

#262

GeForce 945A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#263

Intel UHD Graphics P630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#264

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

MSRP: $300|Avg: $75

97%

#265

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 520MX

#424

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1678%

#426

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1521%

#427

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1517%

#431

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1380%

#432

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1370%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

100%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

100%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

94%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

92%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

91%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

91%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

90%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 520MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. 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 GT 520MX
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 520MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 520MX holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $60), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 514.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 520M	GeForce GT 520MX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+514.8%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)	✅More affordable ($10)

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.

GeForce GT 520M Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 520MX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 520M and GeForce GT 520MX

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 GT 520MX

The GeForce GT 520MX 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: 291 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 520M scores 284 and the GeForce GT 520MX reaches 291 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 520M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 520MX uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 520M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 520MX). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520M) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520MX). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 967 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 520M	GeForce GT 520MX
G3D Mark Score	284	291+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS	0.7427 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	967 MHz	967 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 520M	GeForce GT 520MX
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 520M	GeForce GT 520MX
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 520M) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 520MX). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GT 520M	GeForce GT 520MX
DirectX	11.0	11.0
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	4.0	4.0
Max Displays	1	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 520M) vs No (GeForce GT 520MX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520MX).

Feature	GeForce GT 520M	GeForce GT 520MX
Encoder	No	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 520M draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 520MX's 50W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GT 520MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 520M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 520MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.