NVS 310 vs GeForce GT 520M

NVS 310

2015Core: 902 MHzBoost: 1033 MHz

GeForce GT 520M

2013Core: 941 MHzBoost: 967 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

NVS 310

275

0.0%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce GT 520M

284

+3.3%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

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 NVS 310 is positioned at rank 305 and the GeForce GT 520M is on rank 253, so the GeForce GT 520M 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 NVS 310

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

91%

#290

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8539%

#305

NVS 310

MSRP: $159|Avg: $10

100%

#306

GRID M60-2Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

100%

#308

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

99%

#309

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

98%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

97%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

95%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

94%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

92%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

91%

#315

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

91%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

89%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

88%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

88%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 520M

#243

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

574%

#245

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

520%

#246

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

519%

#250

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

472%

#251

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

468%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

100%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

100%

#257

GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

99%

#262

GeForce 945A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#263

Intel UHD Graphics P630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#264

Radeon HD 8970M Crossfire

MSRP: $300|Avg: $75

97%

#265

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 520M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% 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 NVS 310.

Insight	NVS 310	GeForce GT 520M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The NVS 310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the NVS 310 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $60), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 481% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	NVS 310	GeForce GT 520M
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+481%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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.

NVS 310 Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 520M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of NVS 310 and GeForce GT 520M

NVS 310

The NVS 310 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 275 points.

GeForce GT 520M

The GeForce GT 520M 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: 284 points.

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Graphics Performance

The NVS 310 scores 275 and the GeForce GT 520M reaches 284 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The NVS 310 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 520M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (NVS 310) vs 384 (GeForce GT 520M). Raw compute: 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 310) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520M). Boost clocks: 1033 MHz vs 967 MHz.

Feature	NVS 310	GeForce GT 520M
G3D Mark Score	275	284+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512 ×2+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.058 TFLOPS ×2+42%	0.7427 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1033 MHz+7%	967 MHz
ROPs	16 ×2	16
TMUs	32 ×2	32
L1 Cache	256 KB+700%	32 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	NVS 310	GeForce GT 520M
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 NVS 310 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 520M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 520M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (NVS 310) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 520M) — the NVS 310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	NVS 310	GeForce GT 520M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (NVS 310) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 520M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	NVS 310	GeForce GT 520M
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Fermi NVENC (NVS 310) vs No (GeForce GT 520M). Decoder: VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (NVS 310) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520M).

Feature	NVS 310	GeForce GT 520M
Encoder	Fermi NVENC	No
Decoder	VP4	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The NVS 310 draws 68W versus the GeForce GT 520M's 50W — a 30.5% difference. The GeForce GT 520M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (NVS 310) vs 350W (GeForce GT 520M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	NVS 310	GeForce GT 520M
TDP	68W	50W-26%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	145mm	0mm
Height	69mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	4.0	5.7+43%

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Value Analysis

The NVS 310 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce GT 520M launched at $60. The NVS 310 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).