Radeon 520 vs HD Graphics 6000
Radeon 520
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HD Graphics 6000
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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. The Radeon 520 is positioned at rank #112 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 520
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% 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 HD Graphics 6000.
| Insight | Radeon 520 | HD Graphics 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) |
| 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 6000 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the HD Graphics 6000 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $78), it costs 87% less, resulting in a 679.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 520 | HD Graphics 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+679.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($78) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 6000
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 6000
The HD Graphics 6000 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 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 873 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 520 scores 874 and the HD Graphics 6000 reaches 873 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 520 is built on GCN 4.0 while the HD Graphics 6000 uses Generation 8.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 520) vs 384 (HD Graphics 6000). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 520) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 6000). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 950 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 520 | HD Graphics 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 874 | 873 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Generation 8.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS+66% | 0.7296 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz+25% | 950 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+167% | 6 |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 520 | HD Graphics 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6000 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 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6000's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The HD Graphics 6000 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon 520) vs 1W (HD Graphics 6000). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon 520 | HD Graphics 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 15W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5 | 58.2+233% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 520 launched at $78 MSRP and currently averages $78, while the HD Graphics 6000 launched at $0 and now averages $10. The HD Graphics 6000 costs 87.2% less ($68 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.2 (Radeon 520) vs 87.3 (HD Graphics 6000) — the HD Graphics 6000 offers 679.5% better value. The Radeon 520 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon 520 | HD Graphics 6000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $78 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $78 | $10-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.2 | 87.3+679% |
| Codename | Lexa | Broadwell GT3 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | September 5 2014 |
| Ranking | #668 | #924 |
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