Intel HD Graphics 520 vs AMD Radeon R6 (Carrizo)

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Performance
HD Graphics 520
1,293.51% of 104,598
Radeon R6 (Carrizo)11% better
1,437.51% of 104,598

The Radeon R6 (Carrizo) has 11% better performance than the HD Graphics 520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
HD Graphics 520
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Radeon R6 (Carrizo)
No data available

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Summary

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About the Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU

The Intel HD Graphics 520 is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q3 2015. It is built on the Generation 9.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Skylake GT2) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.

Memory

The HD Graphics 520 has System Shared of memory. This gives it a memory bandwidth of System Dependent, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The HD Graphics 520 includes 192 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 300 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 900 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 3 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The HD Graphics 520 has the 424th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.24% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the AMD Radeon R6 (Carrizo) GPU

The AMD Radeon R6 (Carrizo) is an end-of-life integrated graphics card that released in Q4 2015. It is built on the GCN 3.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Wani) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The R6 includes 384 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 200 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 720 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The R6 has the 411th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.37% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoHD Graphics 520Radeon R6 (Carrizo)
ManufacturerIntelAMD
ArchitectureGeneration 9.0GCN 3.0
Market SegmentIntegratedIntegrated
Release DateQ3 2015Q4 2015
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
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HD Graphics 520Radeon R6 (Carrizo)
Low - 720p
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13 FPS
Medium - 768p
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8 FPS
High - 1080p
--
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Ultra - 1080p
--
--
QHD - 1440p
--
--
4K UHD - 2160p
--
--
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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GPUFrames Per Second
UHD Graphics 62012.2+58%
Radeon R8 M445DX10.9+42%
Radeon R6 (Carrizo)7.7

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
HD Graphics 520
1,293.51% of 104,598
Radeon R6 (Carrizo)11% better
1,437.51% of 104,598

The Radeon R6 (Carrizo) has 11% better performance than the HD Graphics 520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The HD Graphics 520 is ranked 424th with a score of 1,293.5, and the Radeon R6 (Carrizo) is ranked 411th with a score of 1,437.5.

Performance per dollar
HD Graphics 520
No data available
Radeon R6 (Carrizo)
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the HD Graphics 520 and the Radeon R6 (Carrizo) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkHD Graphics 520Radeon R6 (Carrizo)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
263
274
(+4.18%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
297
300
(+1.01%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
6,700.5
(+42.05%)
4,717
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
803.5
909
(+13.13%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
1,435.5
1,550
(+7.98%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
37
(+64.44%)
22.5
PassMark G3D Mark
871
(+41.17%)
617
PassMark G2D Mark
212
(+52.52%)
139
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecHD Graphics 520Radeon R6 (Carrizo)
CodenameSkylake GT2Wani
ArchitectureGeneration 9.0GCN 3.0
Process Size14 nm28 nm
Transistors--1,200 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecHD Graphics 520Radeon R6 (Carrizo)
Memory SizeSystem SharedSystem Shared
Memory TypeSystem SharedSystem Shared
Memory BandwidthSystem DependentSystem Dependent
Memory ClockSystem SharedSystem Shared
Memory InterfaceSystem SharedSystem Shared

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecHD Graphics 520Radeon R6 (Carrizo)
Bus InterfaceRing BusIGP
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecHD Graphics 520Radeon R6 (Carrizo)
Stream Processors (SP)--384
Shading Units192--
Compute Units (CU)--6
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)2424
Render Output Units (ROP)38
Core Clock Speed300 MHz200 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)900 MHz720 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecHD Graphics 520Radeon R6 (Carrizo)
Pixel Fill Rate2.7 GPixel/s5.76 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate21.6 GTexel/s17.28 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance345.6 GFLOPS553 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance86.4 GFLOPS276.5 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecHD Graphics 520Radeon R6 (Carrizo)
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_0)
OpenCL3.02.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.46.5

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.