Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 vs HD Graphics 520
Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
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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 R7 PRO A8-9600 is positioned at rank 173 and the HD Graphics 520 is on rank 389, so the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
Performance Per Dollar HD Graphics 520
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The HD Graphics 520 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The HD Graphics 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) | 🛑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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The HD Graphics 520 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $35 versus $86 for the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600, it costs 59% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 152.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+152.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($86) | ✅More affordable ($35) |
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 R7 PRO A8-9600 and HD Graphics 520
Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 837 points. Launch price was $3,999.
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 R7 PRO A8-9600 scores 837 and the HD Graphics 520 reaches 861 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the HD Graphics 520 uses Generation 9.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 6,144 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 192 (HD Graphics 520). Raw compute: 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 0.3456 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 520). Boost clocks: 2495 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 837 | 861+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 6144+3100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 61.32 TFLOPS+17643% | 0.3456 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2495 MHz+177% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 192+6300% | 3 |
| TMUs | 384+1500% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 | 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 R7 PRO A8-9600 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics 520 has 0 MB. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 draws 295W versus the HD Graphics 520's 15W — a 180.6% difference. The HD Graphics 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 1W (HD Graphics 520). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 295W | 15W-95% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 2.8 | 57.4+1950% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $86, while the HD Graphics 520 launched at $100 and now averages $35. The HD Graphics 520 costs 59.3% less ($51 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.7 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 24.6 (HD Graphics 520) — the HD Graphics 520 offers 153.6% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $119 | $100-16% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $86 | $35-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.7 | 24.6+154% |
| Codename | Navi 31 | Skylake GT2 |
| Release | April 13 2023 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #26 | #929 |
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