GeForce GT 520MX vs Quadro FX 3500M

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 Quadro FX 3500M is on rank 95, so the Quadro FX 3500M 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 Quadro FX 3500M

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

100%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

98%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

97%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

94%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

94%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

92%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

89%

#80

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

966%

#95

Quadro FX 3500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#99

Quadro K620

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#100

Tesla K20Xm

MSRP: $7699|Avg: N/A

96%

#105

Quadro T2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3500M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 520MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 520MX	Quadro FX 3500M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3500M 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

Quadro FX 3500M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 520MX and Quadro FX 3500M

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.

Quadro FX 3500M

The Quadro FX 3500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 306 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 520MX scores 291 versus the Quadro FX 3500M's 306 — the Quadro FX 3500M leads by 5.2%. The GeForce GT 520MX is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 3500M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3500M). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500M).

Feature	GeForce GT 520MX	Quadro FX 3500M
G3D Mark Score	291	306+5%
Architecture	Kepler	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS+19%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	80+150%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 520MX	Quadro FX 3500M
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)

The GeForce GT 520MX comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3500M has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 520MX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 520MX	Quadro FX 3500M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 9.0c (Quadro FX 3500M). OpenGL: 4.0 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GT 520MX	Quadro FX 3500M
DirectX	11.0+22%	9.0c
OpenGL	4.0+90%	2.1
Max Displays	1	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 520MX) vs None (Quadro FX 3500M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs VP1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520MX) vs MPEG-2,WMV9 (Quadro FX 3500M).

Feature	GeForce GT 520MX	Quadro FX 3500M
Encoder	No	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	VP1
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	MPEG-2,WMV9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 520MX draws 50W versus the Quadro FX 3500M's 189W — a 116.3% difference. The GeForce GT 520MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3500M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 520MX	Quadro FX 3500M
TDP	50W-74%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	5.8+262%	1.6