GeForce GT 520MX vs Radeon R1E
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. The GeForce GT 520MX is positioned at rank #434 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 520MX
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R1E is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The Radeon R1E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 520MX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R1E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% 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 | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (5nm) |
| 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. Priced at $10 versus $49 for the Radeon R1E, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 373.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 520MX | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+373.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 Radeon R1E
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 R1E
The Radeon R1E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 301 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 520MX scores 291 and the Radeon R1E reaches 301 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 520MX is built on Kepler while the Radeon R1E uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 128 (Radeon R1E). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 0.5632 TFLOPS (Radeon R1E). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 2200 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 291 | 301+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+200% | 128 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7427 TFLOPS+32% | 0.5632 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 967 MHz | 2200 MHz+128% |
| ROPs | 16+300% | 4 |
| TMUs | 32+300% | 8 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GT 520MX comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R1E 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. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 2 MB (Radeon R1E) — the Radeon R1E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 12 (Radeon R1E). Vulkan: None vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12+9% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.5+13% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 520MX) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R1E). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520MX) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC (Radeon R1E).
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 520MX draws 50W versus the Radeon R1E's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R1E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 350W (Radeon R1E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 15W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8 | 20.1+247% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 520MX launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon R1E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce GT 520MX costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.1 (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 6.1 (Radeon R1E) — the GeForce GT 520MX offers 377% better value. The Radeon R1E is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Radeon R1E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-80% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.1+377% | 6.1 |
| Codename | GK107 | Dragon Range |
| Release | January 9 2013 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #792 | #843 |
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