Radeon HD 4830 vs Radeon 520
Radeon HD 4830
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 4830 is positioned at rank 187 and the Radeon 520 is on rank 112, 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 HD 4830
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 520
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 HD 4830 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 HD 4830 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+286.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($78) |
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 HD 4830 and Radeon 520
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 4830 scores 866 and the Radeon 520 reaches 874 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 4830 is built on TeraScale while the Radeon 520 uses GCN 4.0, both on 55 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 4830) vs 512 (Radeon 520). Raw compute: 0.736 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4830) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 520).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 866 | 874 |
| Architecture | TeraScale | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.736 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS+65% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 4830 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 520 has 512 MB. 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 HD 4830 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 4830 draws 95W versus the Radeon 520's 50W — a 62.1% difference. The Radeon 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon HD 4830) vs 250W (Radeon 520). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W | 50W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W | 250W-44% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 246mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 9.1 | 17.5+92% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 4830 launched at $130 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon 520 launched at $78 and now averages $78. The Radeon HD 4830 costs 74.4% less ($58 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 43.3 (Radeon HD 4830) vs 11.2 (Radeon 520) — the Radeon HD 4830 offers 286.6% better value. The Radeon 520 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 4830 | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $130 | $78-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-74% | $78 |
| Performance per Dollar | 43.3+287% | 11.2 |
| Codename | RV770 | Lexa |
| Release | October 21 2008 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #920 | #668 |
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