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NVIDIA GeForce GT 520

NVIDIA GeForce GT 520

Graphics Processor

GF119S

Cores

48

TMUs

8

ROPs

4

About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 leverages NVIDIA's advanced GPU architecture to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 1024 MB of memory size, 48 cores, 64 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include GF119S graphics processor, 48 cores, 8 tmus and more. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

GF119S

Cores

48

TMUs

8

ROPs

4

Memory Size

1024 MB

Memory Type

DDR3

Bus Width

64 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameGF119S
GPU VariantGF119-300-A1
ArchitectureFermi 2.0
FoundryTSMC
Process Size40 nm
Transistors292 million
Density3.7M / mm²
Die Size79 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-533

Graphics Card

Release DateApr 13th, 2011
GenerationGeForce 500
PredecessorGeForce 400
SuccessorGeForce 600
ProductionEnd-of-life
Launch Price59 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16

Clock Speeds

GPU Clock810 MHz
Shader Clock1620 MHz
Memory Clock900 MHz1800 Mbps effective

Memory

Memory Size1024 MB
Memory TypeDDR3
Memory Bus64 bit
Bandwidth14.40 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units48
TMUs8
ROPs4
SM Count1
L1 Cache64 KB (per SM)
L2 Cache128 KB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate1.620 GPixel/s
Texture Rate6.480 GTexel/s
FP32 (float)155.5 GFLOPS
FP64 (double)12.96 GFLOPS (1:12)

Board Design

Slot WidthSingle-slot
Length145 mm5.7 inches
TDP29 W
Suggested PSU200 W
Outputs1x DVI1x HDMI 1.3a1x VGA
Power ConnectorsNone
Board NumberP1310 SKU 0, P1310 SKU 1

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (11_0)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL1.1
VulkanN/A
CUDA2.1
Shader Model5.1

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 509018141%
GeForce RTX 409013837%
GeForce RTX 508011955%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER10674%
GeForce RTX 408010583%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX10577%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti10425%
Radeon RX 9070 XT9961%
Radeon RX 7900 XT9107%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti8941%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER8933%
Radeon RX 90708924%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti8176%
GeForce RTX 50708095%
GeForce RTX 30907975%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti7870%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER7618%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE7501%
Radeon RX 6950 XT7378%
GeForce RTX 40707277%
Radeon RX 6900 XT7204%
GeForce RTX 30807089%
Radeon RX 7800 XT7069%
Radeon RX 6800 XT6819%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB6330%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB6291%
Radeon RX 7700 XT6198%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB6008%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti5997%
Radeon RX 68005796%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB5671%
GeForce RTX 30705611%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti5563%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB5538%
GeForce RTX 50605452%
Radeon RX 6750 XT5320%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti4911%
Radeon RX 6700 XT4824%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER4482%
Radeon RX 7600 XT4443%
GeForce RTX 40604430%
Arc B5804422%
GeForce RTX 50504309%
GeForce RTX 20804275%
Radeon RX 6650 XT4181%
Radeon RX 76004175%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER3974%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti3932%
Arc A7703928%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB3786%
Radeon RX 6600 XT3731%
Radeon VII3721%
Arc A7503647%
Radeon RX 5700 XT3564%
GeForce RTX 20703513%
Radeon RX 66003355%
Arc A5803259%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER3255%
Radeon RX Vega 643115%
GeForce RTX 20603016%
Radeon RX 57003001%
GeForce GTX 10802945%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti2889%
Radeon RX 5600 XT2862%
Radeon RX Vega 562720%
GeForce GTX 10702621%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER2483%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti2480%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti2349%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB2337%
Radeon R9 FURY X2310%
GeForce GTX 16602283%
Radeon RX 5902157%
Radeon R9 FURY2102%
GeForce GTX 9802076%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER2056%
Radeon RX 6500 XT2029%
Radeon RX 5500 XT2012%
Radeon RX 5801997%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB1946%
Radeon R9 390X1918%
GeForce GTX 6901895%
Radeon RX 4801879%
Radeon HD 79901870%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti1836%
GeForce GTX 9701788%
Radeon R9 290X1783%
Radeon R9 3901755%
Radeon RX 5701733%
Radeon R9 2901645%
Radeon RX 4701622%
GeForce GTX 16501527%
Radeon RX 64001497%
Arc A3801477%
GeForce GTX 7801474%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition1331%
GeForce GTX 5901330%
Radeon R9 280X1311%
Radeon HD 69901281%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti1220%
GeForce GTX 6801192%
Radeon R9 3801180%
Radeon HD 79701180%
GeForce GTX 7701177%
Radeon R9 2851168%
GeForce GTX 9601132%
GeForce GTX 6701103%
Radeon HD 5970997%
GeForce GTX 1630996%
Radeon HD 7950978%
GeForce GTX 1050976%
GeForce GTX 760969%
GeForce GTX 580968%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti964%
Radeon R9 270X952%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition929%
GeForce GTX 950921%
Radeon RX 560868%
GeForce GTX 570853%
GeForce GTX 660851%
Radeon RX 460848%
Radeon R7 370848%
Radeon HD 6970819%
GeForce GTX 480782%
Radeon HD 7850769%
GeForce GTX 295754%
Radeon HD 6950729%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti725%
Radeon HD 4870 X2712%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti708%
Radeon HD 5870687%
Radeon HD 6870644%
GeForce GTX 470621%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti595%
Radeon HD 5850584%
GeForce GTX 285544%
Radeon HD 6850534%
GeForce GTX 280500%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition499%
GeForce GTX 275497%
GeForce GT 1030493%
GeForce GTX 460484%
Radeon HD 4890467%
Radeon HD 6790459%
Radeon HD 5830437%
GeForce GTX 650413%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti409%
Radeon HD 4870404%
GeForce GTX 260399%
Radeon HD 5770392%
Radeon HD 7750389%
Radeon HD 5750341%
GeForce GTS 450329%
GeForce GTS 250320%
Radeon HD 4850313%
Radeon HD 4770297%
Radeon HD 4830278%
Radeon HD 6670269%
GeForce 9800 GT259%
GeForce GT 640250%
Radeon HD 5670234%
GeForce 9600 GT220%
GeForce GT 240191%
GeForce GT 440187%
Radeon HD 4670178%
Radeon HD 5570164%
GeForce GT 430161%
GeForce GT 220123%
GeForce GT 520Current GPU100%
Radeon HD 645095%
Radeon HD 545081%
Radeon HD 455063%
GeForce 9400 GT51%
GeForce 21040%
GeForce GT 520Current GPU100%
GeForce GT 520Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 features 1024 MB of DDR3 graphics memory. This 1024 MB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 is equipped with 48 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 utilizes a 64 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 64 bit bus width, combined with DDR3, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 is built on NVIDIA's Fermi 2.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 29 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 1024 MB and 48, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 29 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 1024 MB and 48, it's well-suited for real-time ray tracing, DLSS technology, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 performs comparably to graphics cards like Radeon HD 6450. Performance benchmarks indicate that Radeon HD 6450 is approximately 5% slower when compared to the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 is fully supported by NVIDIA's latest driver suite (NVIDIA Game Ready and Studio drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. NVIDIA provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your NVIDIA GeForce GT 520 graphics card.

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