Radeon HD 7470 vs Radeon HD 6520G
Radeon HD 7470
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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 7470 is positioned at rank 205 and the Radeon HD 6520G is on rank 165, 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 7470
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6520G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6520G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7470 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| 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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6520G holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 211.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+211.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 7470 and Radeon HD 6520G
Radeon HD 7470
The Radeon HD 7470 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 925 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 289 points. Launch price was $549.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7470 scores 289 and the Radeon HD 6520G reaches 300 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7470 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6520G uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 7470) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6520G). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7470) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6520G). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 800 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 289 | 300+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+45% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.789 TFLOPS+68% | 2.253 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz+16% | 800 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+45% | 88 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB+45% | 352 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7470 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6520G has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 7470 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7470) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6520G) — the Radeon HD 7470 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7470 draws 250W versus the Radeon HD 6520G's 200W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon HD 6520G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7470) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6520G). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 200W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.2 | 1.5+25% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7470 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 6520G launched at $40 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 6520G costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.3 (Radeon HD 7470) vs 60.0 (Radeon HD 6520G) — the Radeon HD 6520G offers 210.9% better value. The Radeon HD 7470 is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7470 | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $40-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.3 | 60.0+211% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Cayman |
| Release | January 9 2012 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #431 | #623 |
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