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EVGA 02G-P3-1529-KR GeForce GT 520 2GB Graphics Card

★★★★★3.7 (29 reviews)

Entry-Level Graphics with the EVGA GeForce GT 520 The EVGA GeForce GT 520 offers a basic graphics solution for everyday computing. With 2GB of DDR3 memory and support for DVI, HDMI, and VGA outputs, this card is suitable for older systems or users needing basic display capabilities. Specificatio...

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Overview

Entry-Level Graphics with the EVGA GeForce GT 520

The EVGA GeForce GT 520 offers a basic graphics solution for everyday computing. With 2GB of DDR3 memory and support for DVI, HDMI, and VGA outputs, this card is suitable for older systems or users needing basic display capabilities.

Specifications:

  • Core Clock: 810 MHz
  • Memory Clock: 1000MHz Effective
  • Shader Clock: 1620 MHz
  • CUDA Cores: 48
  • Bus Type: PCI-E 2.0
  • Memory Detail: 2048MB DDR3
  • Memory Bit Width: 64 Bit
  • Memory Bandwidth: 8 GB/sec
  • Texture Fill Rate: 6.5 GT/s

Key Features

Microsoft DirectX 11 Support

1000 MHz Effective Memory Clock and 1620 MHz Shader Clock

2048 MB 64-bit DDR3 Memory

PCI Express 2.0

GeForce GT 520 with 810 MHz core clock

GeForce GT 520 with 810 MHz core clock

PCI Express 2.0

2048 MB 64-bit DDR3 Memory

1000 MHz Effective Memory Clock and 1620 MHz Shader Clock

Microsoft DirectX 11 Support

Blu-ray 3D Support

Specifications

GPU Model
GeForce GT 520
Core Clock
810 MHz
Memory
2048 MB DDR3
Memory Interface
64-bit
Effective Memory Clock
1000 MHz
Shader Clock
1620 MHz
Interface
PCI Express 2.0
DirectX Support
DirectX 11
Blu-ray Support
Blu-ray 3D

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Supports Microsoft DirectX 11, enabling compatibility with a range of modern applications and games.
  • Equipped with 2048 MB of 64-bit DDR3 Memory, providing dedicated video memory for graphics tasks.
  • Features a 1000 MHz effective memory clock and 1620 MHz shader clock for efficient processing.
  • Includes Blu-ray 3D support, allowing for immersive 3D content playback with compatible setups.
  • Connects via PCI Express 2.0, offering a widely compatible interface for many desktop systems.

👎 Cons

  • The GeForce GT 520 GPU is an older generation model, which may not offer strong performance for current demanding tasks.
  • The 64-bit memory interface is relatively narrow, which can limit the overall memory bandwidth and performance.
  • A 1000 MHz effective memory clock might be considered modest for contemporary graphics processing needs.
  • Relies on PCI Express 2.0, an older standard compared to current PCI Express 3.0 or 4.0 interfaces.
  • The 810 MHz core clock speed is lower than modern graphics cards, impacting rendering capabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

This EVGA card uses the GeForce GT 520 graphics processor, with an 810 MHz core clock.
It features 2048 MB of 64-bit DDR3 memory, providing dedicated video memory for graphics tasks.
Yes, it comes with Microsoft DirectX 11 support, which is compatible with a range of applications.
The effective memory clock speed for this graphics card is 1000 MHz.
Yes, the card includes Blu-ray 3D support, allowing for playback of 3D Blu-ray movies.
This card is designed to connect through a PCI Express 2.0 slot on your motherboard.

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