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HD Graphics 520
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Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
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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 HD Graphics 520 is positioned at rank 389 and the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is on rank 173, so the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 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 R7 PRO A8-9600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The HD Graphics 520 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The HD Graphics 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | HD Graphics 520 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| 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. Priced at $35 versus $86 for the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600, it costs 59% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 152.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | HD Graphics 520 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+152.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($35) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($86) |
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 R7 PRO A8-9600
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 R7 PRO A8-9600
The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 837 points. Launch price was $3,999.
Graphics Performance
The HD Graphics 520 scores 861 and the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 reaches 837 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The HD Graphics 520 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 14 nm+ vs 5 nm. Shader units: 192 (HD Graphics 520) vs 6,144 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600). Raw compute: 0.3456 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 520) vs 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 2495 MHz.
| Feature | HD Graphics 520 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 861+3% | 837 |
| Architecture | Generation 9.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm+ | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 6144+3100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.3456 TFLOPS | 61.32 TFLOPS+17643% |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 2495 MHz+177% |
| ROPs | 3 | 192+6300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 384+1500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | HD Graphics 520 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 PRO A8-9600 has 512 MB. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | HD Graphics 520 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The HD Graphics 520 draws 15W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600's 295W — a 180.6% difference. The HD Graphics 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (HD Graphics 520) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | HD Graphics 520 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-95% | 295W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 57.4+1950% | 2.8 |
Value Analysis
The HD Graphics 520 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 launched at $119 and now averages $86. The HD Graphics 520 costs 59.3% less ($51 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.6 (HD Graphics 520) vs 9.7 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) — the HD Graphics 520 offers 153.6% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | HD Graphics 520 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-16% | $119 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35-59% | $86 |
| Performance per Dollar | 24.6+154% | 9.7 |
| Codename | Skylake GT2 | Navi 31 |
| Release | September 1 2015 | April 13 2023 |
| Ranking | #929 | #26 |
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