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.

Overview

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.

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 GT 520M

#741

GeForce 8600 GTS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $35

112%

#742

GeForce 8400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

111%

#743

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

111%

#744

GeForce 7900 GS

MSRP: $259|Avg: $50

111%

#745

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

110%

#746

GeForce 8400M GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

110%

#747

Radeon R2

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

110%

#748

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

108%

#749

GeForce 6150SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

106%

#750

MOBILITY RADEON X600

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

106%

#751

Mobility Radeon X2300 HD

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

104%

#752

GeForce 6800 GS

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

101%

#753

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

101%

#754

Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#755

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#756

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

100%

#757

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

100%

#758

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#759

Radeon R3E

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

97%

#760

Radeon R8 M535DX

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#761

GeForce 8600M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

94%

#762

Mobility Radeon HD 4225

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

93%

#763

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

#764

GeForce 7900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

91%

#765

Radeon R7 M460

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

90%

#766

GeForce 9450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

89%

#767

GeForce 9300 GE

MSRP: $23|Avg: $25

86%

#768

GeForce 9500M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

86%

#769

Radeon HD 8550G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

85%

#770

Radeon HD 8610G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

85%

#771

Radeon HD 8610G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GT 520M across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GT 520M specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 520M scores 284 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Kepler (2012−2018) architecture (codename: GK107), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.7427 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 967 MHz from a base of 941 MHz.

Specification	GeForce GT 520M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	284
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Kepler (2012−2018)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GK107
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	32
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	967 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	941 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.7427 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	30.94 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	1,270 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#792

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 520M is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GT 520M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	1 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	32 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 11.0, Vulkan None, OpenGL 4.0— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GT 520M
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	11.0
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	None
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.0
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 2.1

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Internal — supports up to 1 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: No, decoder: PureVideo HD VP4— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP.

Specification	GeForce GT 520M
Internal PortsNumber of Internal display connectors	1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	1
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	No
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD VP4
CodecsSupported video compression formats	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 520M draws 50 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45°C at idle, 70°C under load.

Specification	GeForce GT 520M
TDPPower consumption under load	50 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	0mm
Card Height	0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	45°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	70°C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $60, the GeForce GT 520M delivers 5 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #792 among all indexed GPUs.