Radeon HD 8370D vs GeForce GT 520
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 8370D is positioned at rank 178 and the GeForce GT 520 is on rank 214, 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 8370D
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 2.2% 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 8370D.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8370D | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| 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 |
💎 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 46.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8370D | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+46.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) |
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 8370D and GeForce GT 520
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.
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 8370D scores 316 and the GeForce GT 520 reaches 323 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8370D is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 520 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8370D) vs 768 (GeForce GT 520). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8370D) vs 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8370D | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 316 | 323+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+67% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+40% | 1.825 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80+67% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+11% | 288 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8370D | 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 8370D 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: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8370D) vs 1 MB (GeForce GT 520) — the GeForce GT 520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8370D | 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 | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 8370D) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 520). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8370D | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4+7% | 4.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8370D) vs No (GeForce GT 520). Decoder: UVD 3.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 8370D) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 520).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8370D | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3.2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8370D 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 8370D) vs 250W (GeForce GT 520). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 65°C.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8370D | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 90W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65 | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.6 | 3.6+125% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8370D launched at $45 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce GT 520 launched at $59 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 8370D costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 31.6 (Radeon HD 8370D) vs 21.5 (GeForce GT 520) — the Radeon HD 8370D offers 47% better value. The GeForce GT 520 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8370D | GeForce GT 520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45-24% | $59 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.6+47% | 21.5 |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GM206 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | August 20 2015 |
| Ranking | #460 | #425 |
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