Radeon HD 7520G vs GeForce 9600 GSO
Radeon HD 7520G
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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 7520G is positioned at rank 221 and the GeForce 9600 GSO is on rank 615, 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 GeForce 9600 GSO
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9600 GSO is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (2 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 | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7520G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7520G holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $25), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 62.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7520G | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+62.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) |
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 GeForce 9600 GSO
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.
GeForce 9600 GSO
The GeForce 9600 GSO is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 323 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7520G scores 315 and the GeForce 9600 GSO reaches 323 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7520G is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9600 GSO uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 224 (GeForce 9600 GSO).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 315 | 323+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+700% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce 9600 GSO has 2 GB. The GeForce 9600 GSO offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1.5 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 10.0 (GeForce 9600 GSO). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+12% | 10.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs No (GeForce 9600 GSO). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo HD VP2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7520G draws 200W versus the GeForce 9600 GSO's 150W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce 9600 GSO is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 350W (GeForce 9600 GSO). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 150W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 1mm | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 2.2+38% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7520G launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9600 GSO launched at $129 and now averages $25. The Radeon HD 7520G costs 40% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.0 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 12.9 (GeForce 9600 GSO) — the Radeon HD 7520G offers 62.8% better value. The Radeon HD 7520G is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | GeForce 9600 GSO |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-53% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-40% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.0+63% | 12.9 |
| Codename | Tahiti | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | January 31 2012 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #454 | #825 |
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