GRID K120Q vs Radeon HD 7520G
GRID K120Q
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GRID K120Q is positioned at rank 276 and the Radeon HD 7520G is on rank 221, so the Radeon HD 7520G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GRID K120Q
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7520G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7520G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K120Q.
| Insight | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7520G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7520G holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 43.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+43.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 GRID K120Q and Radeon HD 7520G
GRID K120Q
The GRID K120Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 293 points. Launch price was $937.
Radeon HD 7520G
The Radeon HD 7520G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 315 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GRID K120Q scores 293 versus the Radeon HD 7520G's 315 — the Radeon HD 7520G leads by 7.5%. The GRID K120Q is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 7520G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K120Q) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7520G). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K120Q) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7520G).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 293 | 315+8% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 1792+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.289 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+25% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+14% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 448 KB+250% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K120Q) vs 768 KB (Radeon HD 7520G) — the Radeon HD 7520G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 768 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GRID K120Q) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7520G). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 0.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+7% | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GRID K120Q) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7520G). Decoder: NVDEC 1 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID K120Q draws 225W versus the Radeon HD 7520G's 200W — a 11.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7520G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K120Q) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7520G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 200W-11% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.3 | 1.6+23% |
Value Analysis
The GRID K120Q launched at $125 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 7520G launched at $60 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 7520G costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 14.7 (GRID K120Q) vs 21.0 (Radeon HD 7520G) — the Radeon HD 7520G offers 42.9% better value. The GRID K120Q is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | GRID K120Q | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $125 | $60-52% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 14.7 | 21.0+43% |
| Codename | GK104 | Tahiti |
| Release | June 28 2013 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #589 | #454 |
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