Iris Plus Graphics vs GeForce GT 520MX

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Aggregate performance score

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

GT 520MX
2011
1 GB DDR3, 20 Watt
0.73

Iris Plus Graphics outperforms GT 520MX by a whopping 544% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking1155641
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency2.5321.70
ArchitectureFermi 2.0 (2010−2014)Generation 11.0 (2019−2021)
GPU code nameGF119Ice Lake GT2
Market segmentLaptopDesktop
Release date30 May 2011 (13 years ago)no data (2024 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 cores48512
Core clock speed900 MHzno data
Boost clock speedno data1000 MHz
Number of transistors292 millionno data
Manufacturing process technology40 nm10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)20 Watt15 Watt
Texture fill rate7.20032.00
Floating-point processing power0.1728 TFLOPS1.024 TFLOPS
ROPs48
TMUs832

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 3.0 x1
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 typeDDR3System Shared
Maximum RAM amount1 GBSystem Shared
Memory bus width64 BitSystem Shared
Memory clock speed900 MHzSystem Shared
Memory bandwidth14.4 GB/sno data
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 compatibility

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

DirectX12 API12 (12_1)
Shader Model5.1no data
OpenGL4.54.6
OpenCL1.1no data
VulkanN/A-
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. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

GT 520MX 0.73
Iris Plus Graphics 4.70
+544%

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 283
Iris Plus Graphics 1813
+541%

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

Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 5−6
−500%
30−33
+500%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Far Cry New Dawn 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Hitman 3 5−6
−500%
30−33
+500%
Horizon Zero Dawn 10−12
−536%
70−75
+536%
Red Dead Redemption 2 0−1 0−1
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 6−7
−483%
35−40
+483%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−513%
190−200
+513%

Full HD
High Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 5−6
−500%
30−33
+500%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Far Cry New Dawn 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Hitman 3 5−6
−500%
30−33
+500%
Horizon Zero Dawn 10−12
−536%
70−75
+536%
Red Dead Redemption 2 0−1 0−1
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 6−7
−483%
35−40
+483%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10−11
−500%
60−65
+500%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−513%
190−200
+513%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 5−6
−500%
30−33
+500%
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Cyberpunk 2077 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Hitman 3 5−6
−500%
30−33
+500%
Horizon Zero Dawn 10−12
−536%
70−75
+536%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider 6−7
−483%
35−40
+483%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10−11
−500%
60−65
+500%
Watch Dogs: Legion 30−35
−513%
190−200
+513%

Full HD
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 0−1 0−1

1440p
High Preset

Battlefield 5 0−1 0−1
Far Cry New Dawn 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 0−1 0−1
Cyberpunk 2077 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Far Cry 5 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Hitman 3 6−7
−483%
35−40
+483%
Horizon Zero Dawn 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%
Watch Dogs: Legion 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%

1440p
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
−500%
18−20
+500%

4K
High Preset

Far Cry New Dawn 0−1 0−1

4K
Ultra Preset

Assassin's Creed Odyssey 1−2
−500%
6−7
+500%
Assassin's Creed Valhalla 0−1 0−1
Far Cry 5 0−1 0−1

4K
Epic Preset

Red Dead Redemption 2 2−3
−500%
12−14
+500%

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.73 4.70
Chip lithography 40 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 20 Watt 15 Watt

Iris Plus Graphics has a 543.8% higher aggregate performance score, a 300% more advanced lithography process, and 33.3% lower power consumption.

The Iris Plus Graphics 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 Plus Graphics is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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