Radeon HD 8400E vs GeForce GT 520M
Radeon HD 8400E
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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 8400E is positioned at rank 140 and the GeForce GT 520M is on rank 253, so the Radeon HD 8400E 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 8400E
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 520M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 520M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% 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 8400E.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8400E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8400E holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $60), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1066.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1066.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 8400E and GeForce GT 520M
Radeon HD 8400E
The Radeon HD 8400E 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: 276 points. Launch price was $349.
GeForce GT 520M
The GeForce GT 520M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 284 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8400E scores 276 and the GeForce GT 520M reaches 284 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8400E is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 520M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8400E) vs 384 (GeForce GT 520M). Raw compute: 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8400E) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 276 | 284+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.56 TFLOPS+245% | 0.7427 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+900% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8400E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 520M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 520M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 8400E) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 520M) — the Radeon HD 8400E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8400E draws 200W versus the GeForce GT 520M's 50W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GT 520M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8400E) vs 350W (GeForce GT 520M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 5.7+307% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8400E launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce GT 520M launched at $60. The GeForce GT 520M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8400E | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-50% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GK107 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | January 9 2013 |
| Ranking | #460 | #792 |
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