Radeon 520
AMD
G3D Mark
874
MSRP
$78
AVG Price
$78
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 Radeon 520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 874 points. Launch price was $79.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon 520 is positioned at rank #112 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 Radeon 520
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Radeon 520 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Radeon 520 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 520 scores 874 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 GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) architecture (codename: Lexa), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 512 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.211 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1183 MHz from a base of 1100 MHz.
| Specification | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 874 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | Lexa |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 512 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 32 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 16 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1183 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1100 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 1.211 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 37.86 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 2,200 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #668 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 520 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 0.5 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| L1 Cache | 128 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Radeon 520 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution.
| Specification | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|
| FSR Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| AMD Fluid Motion Frames | ❌ Not Supported |
| FidelityFX Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
Display & Media
Display outputs: .
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 520 draws 50 Watt under load (TDP) — a 250W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: None.
| Specification | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 50 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 250W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | None |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $78, the Radeon 520 delivers 11 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #112 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #668 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Radeon 520 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $78 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $78 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #112 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #668 |
| Release Date | April 20 2017 |
| Release Year | 2017 |
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