Radeon R1E vs GeForce GT 520MX

Radeon R1E

2023Core: 400 MHzBoost: 2200 MHz

GeForce GT 520MX

2013Core: 941 MHzBoost: 967 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R1E

301

+3.4%

Mobility Radeon HD 2600

Mobility Radeon HD 545v

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

291

0.0%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 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	Radeon R1E	GeForce GT 520MX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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	Radeon R1E	GeForce GT 520MX
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+373.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($10)

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.

Radeon R1E Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 520MX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R1E and GeForce GT 520MX

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R1E scores 301 and the GeForce GT 520MX reaches 291 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R1E is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GT 520MX uses Kepler, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 128 (Radeon R1E) vs 384 (GeForce GT 520MX). Raw compute: 0.5632 TFLOPS (Radeon R1E) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520MX). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 967 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce GT 520MX
G3D Mark Score	301+3%	291
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	128	384+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5632 TFLOPS	0.7427 TFLOPS+32%
Boost Clock	2200 MHz+128%	967 MHz
ROPs	4	16+300%
TMUs	8	32+300%
L1 Cache	32 KB	32 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce GT 520MX
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R1E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 520MX has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 520MX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon R1E) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 520MX) — the Radeon R1E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce GT 520MX
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R1E) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 520MX). Vulkan: 1.0 vs None. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce GT 520MX
DirectX	12+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.0	None
OpenGL	4.5+13%	4.0
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R1E) vs No (GeForce GT 520MX). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC (Radeon R1E) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520MX).

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce GT 520MX
Encoder	VCE 2.0	No
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R1E draws 15W versus the GeForce GT 520MX's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R1E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R1E) vs 350W (GeForce GT 520MX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon R1E	GeForce GT 520MX
TDP	15W-70%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	20.1+247%	5.8

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R1E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GT 520MX launched at $45 and now averages $10. The GeForce GT 520MX costs 79.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.1 (Radeon R1E) vs 29.1 (GeForce GT 520MX) — the GeForce GT 520MX offers 377% better value. The Radeon R1E is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).