Radeon HD 7520G vs GeForce GT 520
Radeon HD 7520G
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GeForce GT 520
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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 GeForce GT 520 is on rank 214, so the GeForce GT 520 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 GT 520
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% 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 GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 520 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 520 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7520G | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 GT 520
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 GT 520
The GeForce GT 520 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 20 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1024 MHz to 1188 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 323 points. Launch price was $159.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7520G scores 315 and the GeForce GT 520 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 GT 520 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 768 (GeForce GT 520). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1188 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 315 | 323+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+133% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+57% | 1.825 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz+5% | 1188 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+133% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+56% | 288 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | GeForce GT 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 7520G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 520 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 520 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 1 MB (GeForce GT 520) — the GeForce GT 520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 1 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 520). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs No (GeForce GT 520). Decoder: UVD 3 vs PureVideo HD VP4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7520G draws 200W versus the GeForce GT 520's 90W — a 75.9% difference. The GeForce GT 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 250W (GeForce GT 520). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 1mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 90W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 1mm | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 3.6+125% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7520G launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GT 520 launched at $59 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.0 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 21.5 (GeForce GT 520) — the GeForce GT 520 offers 2.4% better value. The GeForce GT 520 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | $59-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.0 | 21.5+2% |
| Codename | Tahiti | GM206 |
| Release | January 31 2012 | August 20 2015 |
| Ranking | #454 | #425 |
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