HD Graphics 520
Intel
G3D Mark
861
MSRP
$100
AVG Price
$35
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.
Overview
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The HD Graphics 520 is positioned at rank #389 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar HD Graphics 520
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for HD Graphics 520 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of HD Graphics 520 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The HD Graphics 520 scores 861 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Generation 9.0 (2015−2016) architecture (codename: Skylake GT2), manufactured on a 14 nm+ process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 192 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 3 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.3456 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 900 MHz from a base of 300 MHz.
| Specification | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 861 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Generation 9.0 (2015−2016) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Skylake GT2 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm+ |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 192 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 24 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 3 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 900 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 300 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 0.3456 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 21.60 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | IGP |
| Transistor Count | 189 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #929 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The HD Graphics 520 is equipped with Shared System RAM of Shared video memory connected via a System memory bus, delivering System of bandwidth.
| Specification | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | Shared System RAM |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | Shared |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | System |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | System |
Advanced Features & APIs
| Specification | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|
| XeSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| XeSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
Display & Media
Display outputs: .
Power & Dimensions
The HD Graphics 520 draws 15 Watt under load (TDP) — a 1W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Integrated.
| Specification | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 15 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 1W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Integrated |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $35 (MSRP: $100), the HD Graphics 520 delivers 25 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #389 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #929 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | HD Graphics 520 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $35 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #389 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #929 |
| Release Date | September 1 2015 |
| Release Year | 2015 |
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