GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GeForce GT 520MX

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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

110%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

108%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

108%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

107%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

106%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

106%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

104%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

104%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

103%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

101%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

101%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

100%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

100%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

100%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

100%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

99%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

99%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

99%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

98%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

94%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

93%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

93%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

93%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

92%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

91%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

91%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

90%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

90%

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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7683.8% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (8 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 520MX.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce GT 520MX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+7683.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7683.8%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $380 (vs $10), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 104.8% better value per dollar than the GeForce GT 520MX.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce GT 520MX
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+104.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380)	✅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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and GeForce GT 520MX

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GeForce GT 520MX's 291 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 7683.8%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GT 520MX uses Kepler, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 384 (GeForce GT 520MX). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520MX). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 967 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce GT 520MX
G3D Mark Score	22,651+7684%	291
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Kepler
Process Node	5 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	4352+1033%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	22.06 TFLOPS+2870%	0.7427 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2535 MHz+162%	967 MHz
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	136+325%	32
L1 Cache	4.3 MB+14233%	0.03 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+12700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GT 520MX lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GT 520MX relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce GT 520MX
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 520MX has 1 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 520MX) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce GT 520MX
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+700%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+12700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 520MX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce GT 520MX
DirectX	12.2+11%	11.0
Vulkan	1.3	None
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs No (GeForce GT 520MX). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520MX).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce GT 520MX
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC	No
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce GT 520MX's 50W — a 104.8% difference. The GeForce GT 520MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 350W (GeForce GT 520MX). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti	GeForce GT 520MX
TDP	160W	50W-69%
Recommended PSU	550W	350W-36%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	240mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C	70°C
Perf/Watt	141.6+2341%	5.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GeForce GT 520MX launched at $45 and now averages $10. The GeForce GT 520MX costs 97.4% less ($370 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 29.1 (GeForce GT 520MX) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 104.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).