Radeon 520 vs Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
Radeon 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. 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
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU uses modern memory architecture. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon 520 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 520 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon 520 | Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU 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 Radeon 520 and Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
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.
Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU
The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 889 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 520 scores 874 and the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU reaches 889 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.
| Feature | Radeon 520 | Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 874 | 889+2% |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 7 nm |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 520 | Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU's 7W — a 150.9% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon 520) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU). Power connectors: None vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon 520 | Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 7W-86% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | None | Integrated |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5 | 127.0+626% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 520 launched at $78 MSRP and currently averages $78, while the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU costs 100+% less ($78 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.2 (Radeon 520) vs Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU) — the Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon 520 | Qualcomm Adreno 685 GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $78 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $78 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.2 | Infinity |
| Codename | Lexa | — |
| Release | April 20 2017 | December 6 2018 |
| Ranking | #668 | #916 |
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