GeForce GT 520MX vs Radeon HD 2600 XT

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 Radeon HD 2600 XT is on rank 677, so the GeForce GT 520MX 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 Radeon HD 2600 XT

#666

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

7646%

#668

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6931%

#669

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

6913%

#673

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

6286%

#674

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

6243%

#676

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#677

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

100%

#678

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#679

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#680

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

96%

#681

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

94%

#682

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

91%

#683

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

91%

#684

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

86%

#685

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

83%

#686

Mobility Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $1

80%

#687

GeForce 6150 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

77%

#688

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

75%

#689

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

74%

#690

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

72%

#691

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

71%

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 2.8% 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 Radeon HD 2600 XT.

Insight	GeForce GT 520MX	Radeon HD 2600 XT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 $40), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 311.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 520MX	Radeon HD 2600 XT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+311.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)

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

Radeon HD 2600 XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 520MX and Radeon HD 2600 XT

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.

Radeon HD 2600 XT

The Radeon HD 2600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 283 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 520MX scores 291 and the Radeon HD 2600 XT reaches 283 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 520MX is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 2600 XT uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 480 (Radeon HD 2600 XT). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2600 XT).

Feature	GeForce GT 520MX	Radeon HD 2600 XT
G3D Mark Score	291+3%	283
Architecture	Kepler	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	480+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS+7%	0.696 TFLOPS
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	32 KB	48 KB+50%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 520MX	Radeon HD 2600 XT
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 520MX comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 2600 XT 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	Radeon HD 2600 XT
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 520MX draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 2600 XT's 25W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon HD 2600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2600 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GT 520MX	Radeon HD 2600 XT
TDP	50W	25W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	5.8	11.3+95%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 520MX launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon HD 2600 XT launched at $199 and now averages $40. The GeForce GT 520MX costs 75% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.1 (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 7.1 (Radeon HD 2600 XT) — the GeForce GT 520MX offers 309.9% better value.