NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile

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Performance
GeForce GT 520MX
596.51% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile2,363% better
14,69314% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile has 2,363% better performance than the GeForce GT 520MX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GT 520MX
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GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2011. It is built on the Fermi 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GF119) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.

Memory

The GT 520MX 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 520MX includes 48 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 900 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 GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 20 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GT 520MX has the 505th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 0.57% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q3 2016. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP106) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1060 Mobile has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,002 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.2 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 GTX 1060 Mobile includes 1,280 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,405 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,671 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 1060 Mobile has the 146th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 14.05% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GT 520MXGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureFermi 2.0Pascal
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2011Q3 2016
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
GeForce GT 520MXGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Low - 1080p
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48 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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35 FPS
High - 1080p
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35 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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34 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GT 520MX
596.51% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile2,363% better
14,69314% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile has 2,363% better performance than the GeForce GT 520MX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GT 520MX is ranked 505th with a score of 596.5, and the GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile is ranked 146th with a score of 14,693.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GT 520MX
No data available
GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GT 520MX and the GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile 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.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
RTX A1000 Mobile15,134.5+2,437%
Radeon Pro 5500M14,725+2,369%
GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile14,693+2,363%
Quadro T1200 Mobile14,387+2,312%
Radeon RX 5300M14,351+2,306%
GeForce GT 420M685+15%
Radeon HD 6490M601+1%
GeForce GT 520MX596.5
Radeon HD 7450M581.5-3%
Radeon HD 6470M535-10%

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.

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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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce GT 520MXGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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3,580.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
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3,618
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
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74,604.5
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
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11,558
3DMark 11 Performance Score
666
12,449
(+1,769.22%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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102.1
PassMark G3D Mark
284
8,161
(+2,773.59%)
PassMark G2D Mark
53
439
(+728.3%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecGeForce GT 520MXGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
CodenameGF119GP106
ArchitectureFermi 2.0Pascal
Process Size40 nm16 nm
Transistors292 million4,400 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.

SpecGeForce GT 520MXGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Memory Size1,024 MB6 GB
Memory TypeDDR3GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth14.4 Gb/s192.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock900 MHz2,002 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit192 bit
L1 Cache64 KB48 KB
L2 Cache128 KB1,536 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.

SpecGeForce GT 520MXGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Bus InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)20 W80 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

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.

SpecGeForce GT 520MXGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
CUDA Cores481,280
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)110
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)880
Render Output Units (ROP)448
Core Clock Speed900 MHz1,405 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)--1,671 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.

SpecGeForce GT 520MXGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate1.8 GPixel/s80.21 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate7.2 GTexel/s133.7 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance172.8 GFLOPS4.28 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance14.4 GFLOPS133.7 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.

SpecGeForce GT 520MXGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (12_1)
OpenCL1.13.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model5.16.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.