GeForce GT 520MX vs Mobility Radeon HD 5165
GeForce GT 520MX
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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 520MX is positioned at rank 434 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is on rank 449, so the GeForce GT 520MX 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 520MX
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5165
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 Mobility Radeon HD 5165.
| Insight | GeForce GT 520MX | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 53.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 520MX | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+53.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 520MX and Mobility Radeon HD 5165
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 5165
The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 284 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 520MX scores 291 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 reaches 284 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 520MX is built on Kepler while the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5165).
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 291+2% | 284 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7427 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+51% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 80 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165). OpenGL: 4.0 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+9% | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.0+21% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 520MX draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5165's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5165). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8+2% | 5.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 520MX launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 launched at $49 and now averages $15. The GeForce GT 520MX costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.1 (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 18.9 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165) — the GeForce GT 520MX offers 54% better value. The GeForce GT 520MX is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45-8% | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.1+54% | 18.9 |
| Codename | GK107 | Broadway |
| Release | January 9 2013 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #792 | #846 |
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