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Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
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HD Graphics 520
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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 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 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U.
| Insight | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Vega (2017−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U and HD Graphics 520
Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U
The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 832 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 Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U scores 832 and the HD Graphics 520 reaches 861 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is built on Vega while the HD Graphics 520 uses Generation 9.0, both on 14 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 512 (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U) vs 192 (HD Graphics 520). Raw compute: 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U) vs 0.3456 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 520). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 832 | 861+3% |
| Architecture | Vega | Generation 9.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm+ |
| Shading Units | 512+167% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.843 TFLOPS+433% | 0.3456 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz+33% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 8+167% | 3 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U | 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)
Both cards feature 0 MB of Shared. Bus width: System vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | System |
| Bus Width | System | System |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U draws 15W versus the HD Graphics 520's 15W — a 0% difference. The HD Graphics 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U) vs 1W (HD Graphics 520). Power connectors: Integrated vs Integrated.
| Feature | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W | 15W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W | 1W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 55.5 | 57.4+3% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the HD Graphics 520 launched at $100 and now averages $35. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U costs 100+% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U) vs 24.6 (HD Graphics 520) — the Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon Vega 3 Ryzen 3 3200U | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 24.6 |
| Codename | Vega Raven Ridge | Skylake GT2 |
| Release | October 26 2017 | September 1 2015 |
| Ranking | #721 | #929 |
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