Radeon HD 6520G vs GeForce 510
Radeon HD 6520G
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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 6520G is positioned at rank 165 and the GeForce 510 is on rank 592, so the Radeon HD 6520G 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 6520G
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 510
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 510 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2010). The GeForce 510 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6520G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6520G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 510 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6520G | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6520G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $15 for the GeForce 510, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 210.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6520G | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+210.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 6520G and GeForce 510
Radeon HD 6520G
The Radeon HD 6520G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 300 points. Launch price was $299.
GeForce 510
The GeForce 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 290 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6520G scores 300 and the GeForce 510 reaches 290 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6520G is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce 510 uses Ampere, both on 40 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6520G) vs 2,048 (GeForce 510). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6520G) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 510). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 1155 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6520G | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 300+3% | 290 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 2048+45% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS | 4.731 TFLOPS+110% |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | 1155 MHz+44% |
| ROPs | 32 | 40+25% |
| TMUs | 88+38% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 0.34 MB | 2 MB+488% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6520G | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 6520G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 510 has 2 GB. The GeForce 510 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6520G) vs 2 MB (GeForce 510) — the GeForce 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6520G | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6520G draws 200W versus the GeForce 510's 25W — a 155.6% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6520G) vs 350W (GeForce 510). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6520G | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 25W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 64mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5 | 11.6+673% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6520G launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce 510 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 6520G costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.0 (Radeon HD 6520G) vs 19.3 (GeForce 510) — the Radeon HD 6520G offers 210.9% better value. The GeForce 510 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6520G | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40-60% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-67% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.0+211% | 19.3 |
| Codename | Cayman | GA107 |
| Release | December 14 2010 | Maio 2022 |
| Ranking | #623 | #407 |
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