Radeon HD 6650A vs HD Graphics 520

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 6650A is positioned at rank 395 and the HD Graphics 520 is on rank 389, so the HD Graphics 520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 6650A

#385

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1299%

#387

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1177%

#388

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1174%

#392

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1068%

#393

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1060%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

99%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

96%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#403

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

93%

#404

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

93%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

90%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

90%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

88%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar HD Graphics 520

#379

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1261%

#381

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1143%

#382

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1140%

#386

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1037%

#387

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1030%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

100%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

99%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

98%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

93%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

93%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

#403

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

91%

#404

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The HD Graphics 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 6650A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 6650A	HD Graphics 520
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))
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

The HD Graphics 520 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the HD Graphics 520 holds the technical lead. Priced at $35 (vs $50), it costs 30% less, resulting in a 47.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6650A	HD Graphics 520
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+47.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($35)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6650A and HD Graphics 520

Radeon HD 6650A

The Radeon HD 6650A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 836 points.

HD Graphics 520

The HD Graphics 520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 861 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6650A scores 836 and the HD Graphics 520 reaches 861 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6650A is built on TeraScale 2 while the HD Graphics 520 uses Generation 9.0, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 480 (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 192 (HD Graphics 520). Raw compute: 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 0.3456 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 520).

Feature	Radeon HD 6650A	HD Graphics 520
G3D Mark Score	836	861+3%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Generation 9.0
Process Node	40 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	480+150%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.576 TFLOPS+67%	0.3456 TFLOPS
ROPs	8+167%	3
TMUs	24	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6650A	HD Graphics 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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 6650A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 520 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 6650A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon HD 6650A	HD Graphics 520
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6650A draws 45W versus the HD Graphics 520's 15W — a 100% difference. The HD Graphics 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 1W (HD Graphics 520). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon HD 6650A	HD Graphics 520
TDP	45W	15W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Perf/Watt	18.6	57.4+209%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6650A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the HD Graphics 520 launched at $100 and now averages $35. The HD Graphics 520 costs 30% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.7 (Radeon HD 6650A) vs 24.6 (HD Graphics 520) — the HD Graphics 520 offers 47.3% better value. The HD Graphics 520 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).