GeForce GT 520MX vs Radeon R3
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 Radeon R3 is on rank 438, 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 Radeon R3
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R3 is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Radeon R3 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 R3 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.9% 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 R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 520MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $10 versus $50 for the Radeon R3, it costs 80% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 363.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 520MX | Radeon R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+363.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 R3
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 R3
The Radeon R3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 314 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 520MX scores 291 versus the Radeon R3's 314 — the Radeon R3 leads by 7.9%. The GeForce GT 520MX is built on Kepler while the Radeon R3 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 512 (Radeon R3). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Radeon R3 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 291 | 314+8% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7427 TFLOPS | 1.247 TFLOPS+68% |
| Boost Clock | 967 MHz | 1218 MHz+26% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 128 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Radeon R3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R3 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: 256 KB (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 512 KB (Radeon R3) — the Radeon R3 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Radeon R3 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R3). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Radeon R3 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (12_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.6+15% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 520MX) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3). 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,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R3).
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Radeon R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 520MX draws 50W versus the Radeon R3's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon R3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 350W (Radeon R3). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Radeon R3 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.8 | 6.3+9% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 520MX launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Radeon R3 launched at $50 and now averages $50. The GeForce GT 520MX costs 80% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.1 (GeForce GT 520MX) vs 6.3 (Radeon R3) — the GeForce GT 520MX offers 361.9% better value. The Radeon R3 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 520MX | Radeon R3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45-10% | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-80% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.1+362% | 6.3 |
| Codename | GK107 | Polaris 23 |
| Release | January 9 2013 | May 13 2019 |
| Ranking | #792 | #757 |
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