Radeon R1E vs Radeon HD 6520G
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6520G
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R1E is significantly newer (2023 vs 2010). The Radeon R1E likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6520G lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R1E 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 6520G.
| Insight | Radeon R1E | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6520G offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $5 versus $49 for the Radeon R1E, it costs 90% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 876.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R1E | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+876.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 R1E and Radeon HD 6520G
Radeon R1E
The Radeon R1E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 301 points.
Radeon HD 6520G
The Radeon HD 6520G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 300 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R1E scores 301 and the Radeon HD 6520G reaches 300 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R1E is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6520G uses TeraScale 3, both on 5 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 128 (Radeon R1E) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6520G). Raw compute: 0.5632 TFLOPS (Radeon R1E) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6520G). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 800 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R1E | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 301 | 300 |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 128 | 1408+1000% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5632 TFLOPS | 2.253 TFLOPS+300% |
| Boost Clock | 2200 MHz+175% | 800 MHz |
| ROPs | 4 | 32+700% |
| TMUs | 8 | 88+1000% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 352 KB+1000% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R1E | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon R1E) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6520G) — the Radeon R1E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R1E | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R1E draws 15W versus the Radeon HD 6520G's 200W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon R1E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R1E) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6520G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R1E | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-93% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 20.1+1240% | 1.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R1E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 6520G launched at $40 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 6520G costs 89.8% less ($44 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.1 (Radeon R1E) vs 60.0 (Radeon HD 6520G) — the Radeon HD 6520G offers 883.6% better value. The Radeon R1E is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R1E | Radeon HD 6520G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $40 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $5-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.1 | 60.0+884% |
| Codename | Dragon Range | Cayman |
| Release | January 3 2023 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #843 | #623 |
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