HD Graphics 520 vs Mobility Radeon HD 4850
HD Graphics 520
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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 HD Graphics 520 is positioned at rank 389 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is on rank 504, so the HD Graphics 520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar HD Graphics 520
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 4850
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The HD Graphics 520 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2009). The HD Graphics 520 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (1 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the HD Graphics 520.
| Insight | HD Graphics 520 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $35), it costs 43% less, resulting in a 76% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | HD Graphics 520 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+76%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 HD Graphics 520 and Mobility Radeon HD 4850
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 4850
The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 550 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 866 points.
Graphics Performance
The HD Graphics 520 scores 861 and the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 reaches 866 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The HD Graphics 520 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm+ vs 55 nm. Shader units: 192 (HD Graphics 520) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 4850). Raw compute: 0.3456 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 520) vs 0.88 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 4850).
| Feature | HD Graphics 520 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 861 | 866 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 14 nm+ | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 800+317% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.3456 TFLOPS | 0.88 TFLOPS+155% |
| ROPs | 3 | 16+433% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | HD Graphics 520 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD Graphics 520 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.
| Feature | HD Graphics 520 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The HD Graphics 520 draws 15W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 4850's 30W — a 66.7% difference. The HD Graphics 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (HD Graphics 520) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 4850). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | HD Graphics 520 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-50% | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 95 |
| Perf/Watt | 57.4+99% | 28.9 |
Value Analysis
The HD Graphics 520 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 launched at $199 and now averages $20. The Mobility Radeon HD 4850 costs 42.9% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.6 (HD Graphics 520) vs 43.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 4850) — the Mobility Radeon HD 4850 offers 76% better value. The HD Graphics 520 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2009).
| Feature | HD Graphics 520 | Mobility Radeon HD 4850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-50% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | $20-43% |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.6 | 43.3+76% |
| Codename | Skylake GT2 | M98 |
| Release | September 1 2015 | January 9 2009 |
| Ranking | #929 | #927 |
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