Iris Xe Graphics MAX vs GeForce GT 520MX

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GT 520MX with Iris Xe Graphics MAX, including specs and performance data.

GT 520MX
2011
1 GB DDR3, 20 Watt
0.64

Iris Xe Graphics MAX outperforms GT 520MX by a whopping 589% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking1179641
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency2.5413.99
ArchitectureFermi 2.0 (2010−2014)Generation 12.1 (2020−2021)
GPU code nameGF119DG1
Market segmentLaptopDesktop
Release date30 May 2011 (13 years ago)31 October 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores48768
Core clock speed900 MHzno data
Boost clock speedno data1650 MHz
Number of transistors292 millionno data
Manufacturing process technology40 nm10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)20 Watt25 Watt
Texture fill rate7.20079.20
Floating-point processing power0.1728 TFLOPS2.534 TFLOPS
ROPs424
TMUs848

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x4
Widthno dataIGP

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeDDR3LPDDR4X
Maximum RAM amount1 GB4 GB
Memory bus width64 Bit128 Bit
Memory clock speed900 MHz4.3 GB/s
Memory bandwidth14.4 GB/s68.26 GB/s
Shared memory-no data

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputsNo outputs

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

Optimus+-

API and SDK compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 API12 (12_1)
Shader Model5.16.4
OpenGL4.54.6
OpenCL1.13.0
VulkanN/A1.2
CUDA+-

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score.

GT 520MX 0.64
Iris Xe Graphics MAX 4.41
+589%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GT 520MX 284
Iris Xe Graphics MAX 1971
+594%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Atomic Heart 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Atomic Heart 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Forza Horizon 4 5−6
−500%
30−33
+500%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 8−9
−588%
55−60
+588%
Valorant 27−30
−555%
190−200
+555%

Full HD
High Preset

Atomic Heart 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 20−22
−550%
130−140
+550%
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Dota 2 12−14
−567%
80−85
+567%
Forza Horizon 4 5−6
−500%
30−33
+500%
Metro Exodus 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 8−9
−588%
55−60
+588%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 4−5
−575%
27−30
+575%
Valorant 27−30
−555%
190−200
+555%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
Dota 2 12−14
−567%
80−85
+567%
Forza Horizon 4 5−6
−500%
30−33
+500%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 8−9
−588%
55−60
+588%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 4−5
−575%
27−30
+575%
Valorant 27−30
−555%
190−200
+555%

1440p
High Preset

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 7−8
−543%
45−50
+543%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Cyberpunk 2077 0−1 0−1
Forza Horizon 4 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%

1440p
Epic Preset

Fortnite 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%

4K
High Preset

Atomic Heart 0−1 0−1
Grand Theft Auto V 14−16
−567%
100−105
+567%
Valorant 4−5
−575%
27−30
+575%

4K
Ultra Preset

Far Cry 5 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%

4K
Epic Preset

Fortnite 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.64 4.41
Recency 30 May 2011 31 October 2020
Maximum RAM amount 1 GB 4 GB
Chip lithography 40 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 20 Watt 25 Watt

GT 520MX has 25% lower power consumption.

Iris Xe Graphics MAX, on the other hand, has a 589.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, a 300% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 300% more advanced lithography process.

The Iris Xe Graphics MAX is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GT 520MX in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce GT 520MX is a notebook card while Iris Xe Graphics MAX is a desktop one.

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