Intel UHD Graphics 600 vs Radeon HD 7520G
Intel UHD Graphics 600
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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 1% 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 Intel UHD Graphics 600.
| Insight | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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 Radeon HD 7520G 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 Intel UHD Graphics 600 and Radeon HD 7520G
Intel UHD Graphics 600
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 312 points.
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
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 scores 312 and the Radeon HD 7520G reaches 315 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is built on Generation 8.0 while the Radeon HD 7520G uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7520G). Raw compute: 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7520G). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 312 | 315 |
| Architecture | Generation 8.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 1792+833% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4032 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+611% |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1250 MHz+19% |
| ROPs | 3 | 32+967% |
| TMUs | 24 | 112+367% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 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)
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7520G has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7520G offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7520G). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12+7% | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QSV (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7520G). Decoder: QSV vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QSV | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | QSV | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 7520G's 200W — a 172.1% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7520G). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-93% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 55°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 20.8+1200% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 7520G launched at $60 and now averages $15. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 600) vs 21.0 (Radeon HD 7520G) — the Intel UHD Graphics 600 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 21.0 |
| Codename | Broadwell GT2 | Tahiti |
| Release | September 5 2014 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #703 | #454 |
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