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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GT 520 vs GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

The GeForce GT 520 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Available for $59
  • Up to 9572% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 11 years and 11 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile ranks 32 points higher.

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GeForce GT 520
155.5 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile has 5679% more compute power.

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GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile fills pixels 5100% faster.

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GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile maps textures 2067% faster.

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GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile has 5 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile moves data 1233% faster.

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GeForce GT 520 draws 21W less power.

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96-bit
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GT 520 or GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GT 520 or GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 32/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GT 520 and GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GT 520 scores 0/100, GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile scores 32/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GT 520 or GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GT 520 or GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile is the stronger pick at 32/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GT 520 and GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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