GeForce GT 520M vs Radeon HD 6370M
GeForce GT 520M
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Radeon HD 6370M
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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 Radeon HD 6370M is on rank 322, 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 Radeon HD 6370M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 520M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6370M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 520M | Radeon HD 6370M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 520M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Radeon HD 6370M
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.
Radeon HD 6370M
The Radeon HD 6370M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 276 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 520M scores 284 and the Radeon HD 6370M reaches 276 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 520M is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6370M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 520M) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6370M). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520M) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6370M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 520M | Radeon HD 6370M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 284+3% | 276 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 960+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7427 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+76% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 192 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 520M | Radeon HD 6370M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 520M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6370M) — the Radeon HD 6370M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520M | Radeon HD 6370M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 520M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6370M's 75W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GT 520M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 520M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6370M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520M | Radeon HD 6370M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.7+54% | 3.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 520M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 520M | Radeon HD 6370M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | Blackcomb |
| Release | January 9 2013 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #792 | #654 |
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