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GeForce 510
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Radeon HD 6520G
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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 GeForce 510 is positioned at rank 592 and the Radeon HD 6520G is on rank 165, so the Radeon HD 6520G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 510
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6520G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 510 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2010). The GeForce 510 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6520G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6520G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 510 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 510 | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) |
| Longevity | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6520G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $15 for the GeForce 510, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 210.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 510 | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+210.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 510 and Radeon HD 6520G
GeForce 510
The GeForce 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 290 points.
Radeon HD 6520G
The Radeon HD 6520G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 300 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 510 scores 290 and the Radeon HD 6520G reaches 300 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 510 is built on Ampere while the Radeon HD 6520G uses TeraScale 3, both on 8 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce 510) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6520G). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 510) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6520G). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 800 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 510 | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 290 | 300+3% |
| Architecture | Ampere | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+45% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.731 TFLOPS+110% | 2.253 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1155 MHz+44% | 800 MHz |
| ROPs | 40+25% | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 88+38% |
| L1 Cache | 2 MB+488% | 0.34 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 510 | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 510 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6520G has 512 MB. The GeForce 510 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 510) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6520G) — the GeForce 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 510 | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 510 draws 25W versus the Radeon HD 6520G's 200W — a 155.6% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 510) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6520G). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 510 | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-88% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 64mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.6+673% | 1.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 510 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 6520G launched at $40 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 6520G costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.3 (GeForce 510) vs 60.0 (Radeon HD 6520G) — the Radeon HD 6520G offers 210.9% better value. The GeForce 510 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 510 | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $40-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.3 | 60.0+211% |
| Codename | GA107 | Cayman |
| Release | Maio 2022 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #407 | #623 |
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