Radeon 520
- GPU Brand:
- AMD
- Series:
- Radeon 500 Series
- Board Partner:
- AMD (Reference)
- VRAM:
- 4 GB
- Memory Type:
- GDDR5
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Radeon 520 Review
Radeon 520 graphics card, 4 GB VRAM.
The Radeon 520 is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon 500 Series lineup, launched 4/18/2017. It ships with 4 GB of GDDR5. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Performance and Architecture
The Radeon 520 is an AMD reference-design graphics card in the Radeon 500 Series lineup, launched 4/18/2017. It ships with 4 GB of GDDR5. This entry reflects AMD's official reference specification; board-partner card variants may differ in clocks, cooling, and power delivery.
Platform and Connectivity
The Radeon 520 follows AMD's Radeon 600|500|400 reference design conventions for memory, display outputs, and bus interface as specified by AMD.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within this catalog's Radeon 500 Series listings, the Radeon 520 reference specification sits alongside board-partner variants of the same chip, which may offer different clocks, cooling, and pricing.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications
- Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card
- Workstation/datacenter procurement research
Not for
- Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details
- Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only)
Specifications
What these specs meanPlatform
| GPU Brand | AMD |
|---|---|
| Board Partner | AMD (Reference) |
Identity and type
| Product Type | Laptop GPU |
|---|---|
| Series | Radeon 500 Series |
Performance
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
|---|---|
| Boost Clock | 1030 MHz |
Silicon
| Architecture | GCN |
|---|---|
| Process Node | Other |
| Shader Units | 320 |
| Compute Blocks | 5 |
Memory
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory Bus Width | 64 bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 48 GB/s |
Market and workstation
| Launch Date | April 2017 |
|---|
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Radeon 520?
The Radeon 520 is a graphics card from AMD. Key specs: GPU Brand AMD, Board Partner AMD (Reference), Compute Units 5, Stream Processors 320, Boost Clock 1030.
Who is the Radeon 520 best suited to?
Best suited to: Buyers comparing AMD's official reference specifications; Researching a chip before choosing a board-partner card; Workstation/datacenter procurement research.
What are the drawbacks of the Radeon 520?
Not the best fit for: Buyers wanting a specific retail card with cooler and warranty details; Overclocking-focused enthusiasts (reference clocks only).