Mobility Radeon HD 560v vs GeForce GT 520
Mobility Radeon HD 560v
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v is positioned at rank 633 and the GeForce GT 520 is on rank 214, so the GeForce GT 520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 560v
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 520
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 560v.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 560v | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 520 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 520 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 103.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 560v | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+103.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v and GeForce GT 520
Mobility Radeon HD 560v
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v 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: 318 points.
GeForce GT 520
The GeForce GT 520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 20 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1024 MHz to 1188 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 323 points. Launch price was $159.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v scores 318 and the GeForce GT 520 reaches 323 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 560v is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 520 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) vs 768 (GeForce GT 520). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) vs 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 560v | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 318 | 323+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+4% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.825 TFLOPS+63% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 288 KB+260% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 560v | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 520 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 520 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) vs 1 MB (GeForce GT 520) — the GeForce GT 520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 560v | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 520). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 560v | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.0+9% |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.1+24% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 520's 90W — a 57.1% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 560v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) vs 250W (GeForce GT 520). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 560v | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-44% | 90W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 65°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 6.4+78% | 3.6 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GT 520 launched at $59 and now averages $15. The GeForce GT 520 costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) vs 21.5 (GeForce GT 520) — the GeForce GT 520 offers 102.8% better value. The GeForce GT 520 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 560v | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $59-61% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.6 | 21.5+103% |
| Codename | Broadway | GM206 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | August 20 2015 |
| Ranking | #846 | #425 |
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