GeForce GTX 850A vs Radeon 535DX
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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.
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 GTX 850A is positioned at rank 473 and the Radeon 535DX is on rank 264, so the Radeon 535DX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 850A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 535DX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 535DX uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 535DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 850A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 535DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 850A.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon 535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 535DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $50 for the GeForce GTX 850A, it costs 20% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 26.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon 535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+26.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 850A and Radeon 535DX
GeForce GTX 850A
The GeForce GTX 850A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 767 points.
Radeon 535DX
The Radeon 535DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 774 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 850A scores 767 and the Radeon 535DX reaches 774 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 850A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon 535DX uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 512 (Radeon 535DX). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 535DX). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon 535DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 767 | 774 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.439 TFLOPS+15% | 1.247 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 1218 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+150% | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon 535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon 535DX) — the GeForce GTX 850A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon 535DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 850A draws 75W versus the Radeon 535DX's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 350W (Radeon 535DX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon 535DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Perf/Watt | 10.2 | 15.5+52% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 850A launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon 535DX launched at $200 and now averages $40. The Radeon 535DX costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.3 (GeForce GTX 850A) vs 19.4 (Radeon 535DX) — the Radeon 535DX offers 26.8% better value. The Radeon 535DX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 850A | Radeon 535DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-25% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $40-20% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.3 | 19.4+27% |
| Codename | GM107 | Lexa |
| Release | March 13 2015 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #621 | #772 |
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