HD Graphics 520 vs Radeon 520

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 Radeon 520 is on rank 112, so the Radeon 520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar HD Graphics 520

#379

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1261%

#381

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1143%

#382

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1140%

#386

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1037%

#387

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1030%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

100%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

99%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

98%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

93%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

93%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

#403

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

91%

#404

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 520

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

647%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

622%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

614%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

613%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

612%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

609%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

601%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

599%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

593%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

592%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

584%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

583%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

573%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

572%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

88%

#97

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

714%

#112

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

100%

#113

Radeon HD 4810

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

99%

#115

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

98%

#116

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

97%

#117

RADEON HD6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#118

Moore Threads MTT S30

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

94%

#119

Radeon 535

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#122

GeForce GTS 450

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

92%

#123

Radeon HD 8570D

MSRP: $40|Avg: $15

92%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB 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	Radeon 520
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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 HD Graphics 520 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the HD Graphics 520 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $78), it costs 55% less, resulting in a 119.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	HD Graphics 520	Radeon 520
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+119.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($35)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($78)

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 HD Graphics 520 and Radeon 520

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.

Radeon 520

The Radeon 520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 874 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The HD Graphics 520 scores 861 and the Radeon 520 reaches 874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The HD Graphics 520 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Radeon 520 uses GCN 4.0, both on 14 nm+ vs 14 nm. Shader units: 192 (HD Graphics 520) vs 512 (Radeon 520). Raw compute: 0.3456 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 520) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 520). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	HD Graphics 520	Radeon 520
G3D Mark Score	861	874+2%
Architecture	Generation 9.0	GCN 4.0
Process Node	14 nm+	14 nm
Shading Units	192	512+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.3456 TFLOPS	1.211 TFLOPS+250%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1183 MHz+31%
ROPs	3	16+433%
TMUs	24	32+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	HD Graphics 520	Radeon 520
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The HD Graphics 520 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon 520 has 512 MB. The Radeon 520 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	HD Graphics 520	Radeon 520
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The HD Graphics 520 draws 15W versus the Radeon 520's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The HD Graphics 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (HD Graphics 520) vs 250W (Radeon 520). Power connectors: Integrated vs None.

Feature	HD Graphics 520	Radeon 520
TDP	15W-70%	50W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	250W
Power Connector	Integrated	None
Perf/Watt	57.4+228%	17.5

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Value Analysis

The HD Graphics 520 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon 520 launched at $78 and now averages $78. The HD Graphics 520 costs 55.1% less ($43 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.6 (HD Graphics 520) vs 11.2 (Radeon 520) — the HD Graphics 520 offers 119.6% better value. The Radeon 520 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).