GeForce GT 435M vs Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 435M is positioned at rank 204 and the Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual is on rank 459, so the GeForce GT 435M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 435M

#194

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

405%

#196

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

367%

#197

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

366%

#201

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

333%

#202

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

331%

#204

GeForce GT 435M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

96%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

91%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

#449

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1992%

#451

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1806%

#452

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1801%

#456

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1638%

#457

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1627%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

100%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

100%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

99%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

99%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

98%

#466

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#467

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#468

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

97%

#469

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#470

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#471

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

96%

#472

Radeon HD 8280

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 435M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 435M	Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual 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.

GeForce GT 435M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 435M and Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

GeForce GT 435M

The GeForce GT 435M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 536 points.

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

The Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 545 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 435M scores 536 and the Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual reaches 545 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 435M) vs 768 (Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual).

Feature	GeForce GT 435M	Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual
G3D Mark Score	536	545+2%
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 435M	Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 435M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 435M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 435M	Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 435M draws 45W versus the Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GT 435M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 435M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.