CPU
GPU
Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
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HD Graphics 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 8500M/8700M is positioned at rank 313 and the HD Graphics 520 is on rank 389, so the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M 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 8500M/8700M
Performance Per Dollar HD Graphics 520
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The HD Graphics 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8500M/8700M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the HD Graphics 520 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 8500M/8700M and HD Graphics 520
Radeon HD 8500M/8700M
The Radeon HD 8500M/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 853 points.
HD Graphics 520
The HD Graphics 520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 861 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8500M/8700M scores 853 and the HD Graphics 520 reaches 861 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8500M/8700M is built on GCN 1.0 while the HD Graphics 520 uses Generation 9.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M) vs 192 (HD Graphics 520). Raw compute: 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M) vs 0.3456 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 520). Boost clocks: 775 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 853 | 861 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 640+233% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.992 TFLOPS+187% | 0.3456 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 775 MHz | 900 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 16+433% | 3 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M | HD Graphics 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 8500M/8700M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 520 has 0 MB. The Radeon HD 8500M/8700M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8500M/8700M draws 50W versus the HD Graphics 520's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The HD Graphics 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8500M/8700M) vs 1W (HD Graphics 520). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 15W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 1mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 17.1 | 57.4+236% |
Value Analysis
The HD Graphics 520 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8500M/8700M | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $35 |
| Codename | Venus | Skylake GT2 |
| Release | April 1 2013 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #745 | #929 |
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