HD Graphics 520 vs Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
HD Graphics 520
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Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
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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 Radeon HD 8500M/8700M is on rank 313, so the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M 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 Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The HD Graphics 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | HD Graphics 520 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the HD Graphics 520 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
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 HD 8500M/8700M
The Radeon HD 8500M/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 853 points.
Graphics Performance
The HD Graphics 520 scores 861 and the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M reaches 853 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The HD Graphics 520 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm+ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (HD Graphics 520) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M). Raw compute: 0.3456 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 520) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 775 MHz.
| Feature | HD Graphics 520 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 861 | 853 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm+ | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 640+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.3456 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+187% |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz+16% | 775 MHz |
| ROPs | 3 | 16+433% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | HD Graphics 520 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 8500M/8700M has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 8500M/8700M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | HD Graphics 520 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The HD Graphics 520 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The HD Graphics 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (HD Graphics 520) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | HD Graphics 520 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-70% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 57.4+236% | 17.1 |
Value Analysis
The HD Graphics 520 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | HD Graphics 520 | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | — |
| Codename | Skylake GT2 | Venus |
| Release | September 1 2015 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #929 | #745 |
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