Radeon HD 6520G vs Intel UHD Graphics 600
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. The Radeon HD 6520G is positioned at rank #165 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 HD 6520G
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6520G offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6520G | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Generation 8.0 (2014−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 600 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 HD 6520G and Intel UHD Graphics 600
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.
Intel UHD Graphics 600
The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2014. It features the Generation 8.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 312 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6520G scores 300 and the Intel UHD Graphics 600 reaches 312 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6520G is built on TeraScale 3 while the Intel UHD Graphics 600 uses Generation 8.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6520G) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6520G) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Boost clocks: 800 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6520G | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 300 | 312+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Generation 8.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+633% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS+459% | 0.4032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 800 MHz | 1050 MHz+31% |
| ROPs | 32+967% | 3 |
| TMUs | 88+267% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6520G | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics 600 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 6520G offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6520G | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6520G draws 200W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 600's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6520G) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 600). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6520G | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 55°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.5 | 20.8+1287% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6520G launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Intel UHD Graphics 600 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 costs 100+% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.0 (Radeon HD 6520G) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 600) — the Intel UHD Graphics 600 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 600 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6520G | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 60.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | Cayman | Broadwell GT2 |
| Release | December 14 2010 | September 5 2014 |
| Ranking | #623 | #703 |
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