Radeon HD 6520G vs GeForce 610M
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 610M is on rank 49, so the GeForce 610M 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 610M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6520G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 610M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6520G | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6520G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6520G holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $20), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 311% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6520G | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+311%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 HD 6520G and GeForce 610M
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 610M
The GeForce 610M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6520G scores 300 and the GeForce 610M reaches 292 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6520G is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce 610M uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6520G) vs 384 (GeForce 610M). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6520G) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 610M). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 1176 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6520G | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 300+3% | 292 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+267% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS+149% | 0.9032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | 1176 MHz+47% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 88+267% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 352 KB+83% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6520G | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6520G) vs 1 MB (GeForce 610M) — the GeForce 610M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6520G | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6520G draws 200W versus the GeForce 610M's 33W — a 143.3% difference. The GeForce 610M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6520G) vs 350W (GeForce 610M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6520G | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 33W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5 | 8.8+487% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6520G costs 75% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.0 (Radeon HD 6520G) vs 14.6 (GeForce 610M) — the Radeon HD 6520G offers 311% better value. The GeForce 610M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6520G | GeForce 610M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-75% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.0+311% | 14.6 |
| Codename | Cayman | GM108 |
| Release | December 14 2010 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #623 | #847 |
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