NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 vs ATI FireGL 9600 T2-128
We do not have any performance data for the GeForce GT 520 and the FireGL 9600 T2-128 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 520 and the FireGL 9600 T2-128 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q2 2011 with a MSRP of $59. It is built on the Fermi 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GF119S) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.
Memory
The GT 520 has 1,024 MB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 14.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GT 520 includes 48 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 810 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 8 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 4 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GT 520 is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.3a, VGA display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 200 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 29 W.
About the ATI FireGL 9600 T2-128 GPU
The ATI FireGL 9600 T2-128 is an end-of-life workstation graphics card that released in Q4 2003. It is built on the R300 GPU microarchitecture (codename RV350) and is manufactured on a 130 nm process.
Memory
The FireGL 9600 T2-128 has 128 MB of DDR memory, with a 297 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 9.5 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 400 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 4 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 4 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The FireGL 9600 T2-128 is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports DVI, VGA display connections. ATI recommends a power supply of at least 200 W to handle the GPU's power consumption. Using a smaller power supply may result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GT 520 | FireGL 9600 T2-128 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | ATI |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | R300 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Workstation |
| Release Date | Q2 2011 | Q4 2003 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $59 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
We do not have any performance data for the GeForce GT 520 and the FireGL 9600 T2-128 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 520 and the FireGL 9600 T2-128 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce GT 520 | FireGL 9600 T2-128 |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark G3D Mark | 322 (+938.71%) | 31 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 138 | 179 (+29.71%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce GT 520 | FireGL 9600 T2-128 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GF119S | RV350 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | R300 |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 130 nm |
| Transistors | 292 million | 60 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce GT 520 | FireGL 9600 T2-128 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR |
| Memory Bandwidth | 14.4 Gb/s | 9.5 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 900 MHz | 297 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | -- |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | -- |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce GT 520 | FireGL 9600 T2-128 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 1 slot | 1 slot |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | AGP 8x |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 29 W | -- |
| Suggested PSU | 200 W | 200 W |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 1.3a, VGA | DVI, VGA |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce GT 520 | FireGL 9600 T2-128 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 48 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 1 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 8 | 4 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 4 | 4 |
| Core Clock Speed | 810 MHz | 400 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce GT 520 | FireGL 9600 T2-128 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 1.62 GPixel/s | 1.59 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 6.48 GTexel/s | 1.59 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 155.5 GFLOPS | -- |
| FP64 Performance | 12.96 GFLOPS | -- |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce GT 520 | FireGL 9600 T2-128 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 9.0 (9_0) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | -- |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 2.0 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | -- |
* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.