Radeon HD 7520G vs FirePro V3800
Radeon HD 7520G
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 7520G is positioned at rank 221 and the FirePro V3800 is on rank 268, so the Radeon HD 7520G 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 7520G
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V3800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro V3800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7520G.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7520G | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V3800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V3800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $15), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 27.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7520G | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($12) |
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 7520G and FirePro V3800
Radeon HD 7520G
The Radeon HD 7520G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 315 points. Launch price was $449.
FirePro V3800
The FirePro V3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 321 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7520G scores 315 and the FirePro V3800 reaches 321 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7520G is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro V3800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 800 (FirePro V3800). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V3800).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 315 | 321+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+124% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+160% | 1.104 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+180% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+460% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7520G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V3800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V3800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 256 KB (FirePro V3800) — the Radeon HD 7520G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 11.2 (FirePro V3800). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs None (FirePro V3800). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 2.3.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7520G draws 200W versus the FirePro V3800's 74W — a 92% difference. The FirePro V3800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 350W (FirePro V3800). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 74W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 4.3+169% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7520G launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the FirePro V3800 launched at $129 and now averages $12. The FirePro V3800 costs 20% less ($3 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.0 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 26.8 (FirePro V3800) — the FirePro V3800 offers 27.6% better value. The Radeon HD 7520G is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-53% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $12-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.0 | 26.8+28% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Juniper |
| Release | January 31 2012 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #454 | #780 |
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