Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual vs Mobility Radeon HD 3850

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 7520G + 8750M Dual is positioned at rank 671 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is on rank 620, so the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 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 7520G + 8750M Dual

#660

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

7190%

#662

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

6518%

#663

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

6501%

#667

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

5911%

#668

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

5871%

#670

GeForce 9800M GTX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $30

100%

#671

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $57

100%

#672

Mobility Radeon HD 4300 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

99%

#673

GeForce 505

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

96%

#674

GeForce 9200M GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

95%

#675

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

95%

#676

Radeon HD 2600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

94%

#677

GeForce 7500 LE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

94%

#678

GeForce 9650M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

91%

#679

GeForce 8400 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

#680

GeForce 9650M GS

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

90%

#681

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

89%

#682

GeForce 9200M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

85%

#683

Mobility Radeon HD 3410

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

85%

#684

MOBILITY RADEON X700 XL

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

81%

#685

GeForce 9300M GS

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 3850

#610

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

4450%

#612

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

4034%

#613

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

4023%

#617

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

3658%

#618

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

3633%

#620

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

100%

#621

Mobility Radeon HD 4870

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

99%

#622

GeForce 9800M GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $5

98%

#623

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

96%

#624

Radeon HD 8550G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

95%

#625

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#626

Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Serisi

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

93%

#627

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

92%

#628

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

91%

#629

GeForce 8800 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

90%

#631

Mobility Radeon X1700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

88%

#632

GeForce 9800 GTX+

MSRP: $229|Avg: $50

88%

#633

Mobility Radeon HD 560v

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

87%

#634

GeForce 9300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

87%

#635

Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 GPU

MSRP: $899|Avg: $400

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 3850.

Insight	Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual	Mobility Radeon HD 3850
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $57), it costs 74% less, resulting in a 268.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual	Mobility Radeon HD 3850
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+268.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($57)	✅More affordable ($15)

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.

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual Benchmark Check

Mobility Radeon HD 3850 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual and Mobility Radeon HD 3850

Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual

The Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 377 points.

Mobility Radeon HD 3850

The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 366 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual scores 377 and the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 reaches 366 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850).

Feature	Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual	Mobility Radeon HD 3850
G3D Mark Score	377+3%	366
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640	800+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual	Mobility Radeon HD 3850
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual	Mobility Radeon HD 3850
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 3850's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 3850). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual	Mobility Radeon HD 3850
TDP	50W	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Perf/Watt	7.5+3%	7.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $57, while the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 launched at $150 and now averages $15. The Mobility Radeon HD 3850 costs 73.7% less ($42 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.6 (Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual) vs 24.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 3850) — the Mobility Radeon HD 3850 offers 269.7% better value. The Radeon HD 7520G + 8750M Dual is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).