FirePro 3D V4800 vs HD Graphics 520
FirePro 3D V4800
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HD Graphics 520
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The FirePro 3D V4800 is positioned at rank 227 and the HD Graphics 520 is on rank 389, so the FirePro 3D V4800 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V4800
Performance Per Dollar HD Graphics 520
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The HD Graphics 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro 3D V4800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V4800 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro 3D V4800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro 3D V4800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $35), it costs 43% less, resulting in a 73.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | FirePro 3D V4800 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+73.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of FirePro 3D V4800 and HD Graphics 520
FirePro 3D V4800
The FirePro 3D V4800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 854 points. Launch price was $479.
HD Graphics 520
The HD Graphics 520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 861 points.
Graphics Performance
The FirePro 3D V4800 scores 854 and the HD Graphics 520 reaches 861 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro 3D V4800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the HD Graphics 520 uses Generation 9.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 800 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 192 (HD Graphics 520). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 0.3456 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 520).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 854 | 861 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 800+317% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.104 TFLOPS+219% | 0.3456 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+433% | 3 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The FirePro 3D V4800 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 520 has 0 MB. The FirePro 3D V4800 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The FirePro 3D V4800 draws 74W versus the HD Graphics 520's 15W — a 132.6% difference. The HD Graphics 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 1W (HD Graphics 520). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 74W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.5 | 57.4+399% |
Value Analysis
The FirePro 3D V4800 launched at $189 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the HD Graphics 520 launched at $100 and now averages $35. The FirePro 3D V4800 costs 42.9% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.7 (FirePro 3D V4800) vs 24.6 (HD Graphics 520) — the FirePro 3D V4800 offers 73.6% better value. The HD Graphics 520 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | FirePro 3D V4800 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $189 | $100-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-43% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.7+74% | 24.6 |
| Codename | Juniper | Skylake GT2 |
| Release | April 26 2010 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #780 | #929 |
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