GeForce GT 520MX vs GeForce GT 415M

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 520MX is positioned at rank 434 and the GeForce GT 415M is on rank 311, so the GeForce GT 415M 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 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 Per Dollar GeForce GT 415M

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

98%

#301

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

759%

#303

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

688%

#304

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

686%

#308

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

624%

#309

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

620%

#311

GeForce GT 415M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

100%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

99%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

99%

#321

GeForce 940A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

97%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

96%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

94%

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 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 415M.

Insight	GeForce GT 520MX	GeForce GT 415M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 520MX 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.

GeForce GT 520MX Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 415M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 520MX and GeForce GT 415M

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.

GeForce GT 415M

The GeForce GT 415M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 286 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 520MX scores 291 and the GeForce GT 415M reaches 286 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 520MX is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 415M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 384 (GeForce GT 415M). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 415M).

Feature	GeForce GT 520MX	GeForce GT 415M
G3D Mark Score	291+2%	286
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS+76%	0.4216 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 520MX	GeForce GT 415M
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 520MX comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 415M has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 520MX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 520MX	GeForce GT 415M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 415M). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GT 520MX	GeForce GT 415M
DirectX	11.0	11.0
Vulkan	None	None
OpenGL	4.0	4.0
Max Displays	1	1

🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 520MX) vs No (GeForce GT 415M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520MX) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 415M).

Feature	GeForce GT 520MX	GeForce GT 415M
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

🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 520MX draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 415M's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GT 415M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 350W (GeForce GT 415M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.