Radeon 520 vs Radeon HD 4830
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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 Radeon HD 4830 is on rank 187, 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 Radeon HD 4830
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 520 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The Radeon 520 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 4830 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 4830 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon 520 | Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (246mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4830 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4830 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $78), it costs 74% less, resulting in a 286.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 520 | Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+286.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($78) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 Radeon HD 4830
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.
Radeon HD 4830
The Radeon HD 4830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2008. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 575 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 866 points. Launch price was $130.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 520 scores 874 and the Radeon HD 4830 reaches 866 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 520 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 4830 uses TeraScale, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 520) vs 640 (Radeon HD 4830). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 520) vs 0.736 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4830).
| Feature | Radeon 520 | Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 874 | 866 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS+65% | 0.736 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 520 | Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 520 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4830 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 4830 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon 520 | Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 520 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 4830's 95W — a 62.1% difference. The Radeon 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon 520) vs 450W (Radeon HD 4830). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 520 | Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-47% | 95W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-44% | 450W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 246mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5+92% | 9.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 520 launched at $78 MSRP and currently averages $78, while the Radeon HD 4830 launched at $130 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 4830 costs 74.4% less ($58 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.2 (Radeon 520) vs 43.3 (Radeon HD 4830) — the Radeon HD 4830 offers 286.6% better value. The Radeon 520 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon 520 | Radeon HD 4830 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $78-40% | $130 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $78 | $20-74% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.2 | 43.3+287% |
| Codename | Lexa | RV770 |
| Release | April 20 2017 | October 21 2008 |
| Ranking | #668 | #920 |
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