Radeon 520 vs HD Graphics 520
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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 Radeon 520 is positioned at rank 112 and the HD Graphics 520 is on rank 389, so the Radeon 520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 520
Performance Per Dollar HD Graphics 520
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 | Radeon 520 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 | Radeon 520 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+119.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($78) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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 Radeon 520 and HD Graphics 520
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 520 scores 874 and the HD Graphics 520 reaches 861 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 520 is built on GCN 4.0 while the HD Graphics 520 uses Generation 9.0, both on 14 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 520) vs 192 (HD Graphics 520). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 520) vs 0.3456 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 520). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 520 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 874+2% | 861 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 512+167% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS+250% | 0.3456 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz+31% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+433% | 3 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 520 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 520 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 520 has 0 MB. The Radeon 520 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon 520 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 520 draws 50W versus the HD Graphics 520's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The HD Graphics 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon 520) vs 1W (HD Graphics 520). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon 520 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 15W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5 | 57.4+228% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 520 launched at $78 MSRP and currently averages $78, while the HD Graphics 520 launched at $100 and now averages $35. The HD Graphics 520 costs 55.1% less ($43 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.2 (Radeon 520) vs 24.6 (HD Graphics 520) — the HD Graphics 520 offers 119.6% better value. The Radeon 520 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon 520 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $78-22% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $78 | $35-55% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.2 | 24.6+120% |
| Codename | Lexa | Skylake GT2 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #668 | #929 |
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