Radeon HD 7520G vs Mobility Radeon HD 560v
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v is on rank 633, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 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 $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 98.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7520G | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+98.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 560v
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v 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: 318 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7520G scores 315 and the Mobility Radeon HD 560v reaches 318 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7520G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 560v).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 315 | 318 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+124% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+156% | 1.12 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7520G comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 560v 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 7520G) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) — the Radeon HD 7520G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+200% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7520G draws 200W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 560v's 50W — a 120% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 560v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 6.4+300% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7520G launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v launched at $150 and now averages $30. The Radeon HD 7520G costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.0 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 10.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) — the Radeon HD 7520G offers 98.1% better value. The Radeon HD 7520G is the newer GPU (2012 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-60% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.0+98% | 10.6 |
| Codename | Tahiti | Broadway |
| Release | January 31 2012 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #454 | #846 |
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