Radeon HD 6520G
VS
Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU

Radeon HD 6520G vs Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU

AMD

Radeon HD 6520G

2010Boost: 800 MHz
VS

Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU

2018

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6520G

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
967%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
929%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
918%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
917%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
915%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
910%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
898%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
895%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
887%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
884%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
874%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
872%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
856%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
855%
#90
GeForce RTX 5090 D v2
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44
99%
#91
Radeon Ryzen 5 150
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
99%
#92
Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
96%
#93
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
93%
#150
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
1067%
#165
Radeon HD 6520G
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
100%
#166
Radeon HD 8470D
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
100%
#167
GeForce GT 545
MSRP: $149|Avg: $20
100%
#170
GeForce GT 340
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
98%
#171
GeForce GT 230
MSRP: $44|Avg: $44
98%
#172
Radeon HD 6670
MSRP: $99|Avg: $99
98%
#175
Radeon R5 420
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
96%
#176
Radeon R7 A8-7670K
MSRP: $118|Avg: $50
96%
#177
Radeon HD 6570
MSRP: $79|Avg: $79
94%
#178
Radeon HD 8370D
MSRP: $45|Avg: $10
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU is significantly newer (2018 vs 2010). The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU 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 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU.

InsightRadeon HD 6520GQualcomm Adreno 630 GPU
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.7%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Legacy)
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 Radeon HD 6520G 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 Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU

AMD

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.

Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU

The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in December 6 2018. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 292 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6520G scores 300 and the Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU reaches 292 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

FeatureRadeon HD 6520GQualcomm Adreno 630 GPU
G3D Mark Score
300+3%
292
Process Node
40 nm
5 nm

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 6520GQualcomm Adreno 630 GPU
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6520G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU 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.

FeatureRadeon HD 6520GQualcomm Adreno 630 GPU
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6520G draws 200W versus the Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU's 7W — a 186.5% difference. The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6520G) vs 1W (Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

FeatureRadeon HD 6520GQualcomm Adreno 630 GPU
TDP
200W
7W-97%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
Integrated
Perf/Watt
1.5
41.7+2680%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6520G launched at $40 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU costs 100+% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.0 (Radeon HD 6520G) vs Infinity (Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU) — the Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU offers Infinity% better value. The Qualcomm Adreno 630 GPU is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2010).

FeatureRadeon HD 6520GQualcomm Adreno 630 GPU
MSRP
$40
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$5
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
60.0
Infinity
Codename
Cayman
Release
December 14 2010
December 6 2018
Ranking
#623
#860