Radeon HD 7520G vs Radeon HD 8370D
Radeon HD 7520G
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Radeon HD 8370D
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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 Radeon HD 8370D is on rank 178, so the Radeon HD 8370D 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 Radeon HD 8370D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8370D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | Radeon HD 8370D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8370D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8370D holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 50.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7520G | Radeon HD 8370D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+50.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 Radeon HD 8370D
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.
Radeon HD 8370D
The Radeon HD 8370D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 316 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7520G scores 315 and the Radeon HD 8370D reaches 316 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7520G is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 8370D uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8370D). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8370D).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | Radeon HD 8370D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 315 | 316 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+40% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+12% | 2.56 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+40% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+40% | 320 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | Radeon HD 8370D |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8370D) — the Radeon HD 7520G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | Radeon HD 8370D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 8370D). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | Radeon HD 8370D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8370D). Decoder: UVD 3 vs UVD 3.2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | Radeon HD 8370D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | UVD 3.2 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7520G draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 8370D's 200W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 8370D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8370D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | Radeon HD 8370D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7520G launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 8370D launched at $45 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 8370D costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.0 (Radeon HD 7520G) vs 31.6 (Radeon HD 8370D) — the Radeon HD 8370D offers 50.5% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7520G | Radeon HD 8370D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | $45-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.0 | 31.6+50% |
| Codename | Tahiti | Pitcairn |
| Release | January 31 2012 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #454 | #460 |
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