Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU vs Radeon HD 7520G
Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU
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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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7520G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7520G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.9% 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 Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU.
| Insight | Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) | 🛑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 Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU and Radeon HD 7520G
Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU
The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 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
In G3D Mark, the Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU scores 292 versus the Radeon HD 7520G's 315 — the Radeon HD 7520G leads by 7.9%.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 292 | 315+8% |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU | 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 Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU draws 7W versus the Radeon HD 7520G's 200W — a 186.5% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7520G). Power connectors: Integrated vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 7W-97% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 41.7+2506% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon HD 7520G launched at $60 and now averages $15. The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU costs 100+% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU) vs 21.0 (Radeon HD 7520G) — the Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).
| Feature | Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU | Radeon HD 7520G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 21.0 |
| Codename | — | Tahiti |
| Release | December 6 2018 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #860 | #454 |
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