HD Graphics 520 vs Radeon R5 M435

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 HD Graphics 520 is positioned at rank 389 and the Radeon R5 M435 is on rank 450, so the HD Graphics 520 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 HD Graphics 520

#379

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1261%

#381

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1143%

#382

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1140%

#386

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1037%

#387

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1030%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

100%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

99%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

98%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

93%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

93%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

#403

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

91%

#404

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M435

#440

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1895%

#442

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1718%

#443

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1713%

#447

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1558%

#448

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1547%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

98%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#453

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#454

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

97%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#456

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

96%

#457

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

96%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#461

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#462

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

95%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

94%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The HD Graphics 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 M435 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	HD Graphics 520	Radeon R5 M435
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 M435 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 M435 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $35), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 16.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	HD Graphics 520	Radeon R5 M435
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+16.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of HD Graphics 520 and Radeon R5 M435

HD Graphics 520

The HD Graphics 520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 861 points.

Radeon R5 M435

The Radeon R5 M435 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 860 points.

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Graphics Performance

The HD Graphics 520 scores 861 and the Radeon R5 M435 reaches 860 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The HD Graphics 520 is built on Generation 9.0 while the Radeon R5 M435 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm+ vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (HD Graphics 520) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M435). Raw compute: 0.3456 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 520) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M435). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1030 MHz.

Feature	HD Graphics 520	Radeon R5 M435
G3D Mark Score	861	860
Architecture	Generation 9.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm+	28 nm
Shading Units	192	320+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.3456 TFLOPS	0.6592 TFLOPS+91%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1030 MHz+14%
ROPs	3	8+167%
TMUs	24+20%	20

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	HD Graphics 520	Radeon R5 M435
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 HD Graphics 520 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 M435 has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 M435 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	HD Graphics 520	Radeon R5 M435
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The HD Graphics 520 draws 15W versus the Radeon R5 M435's 75W — a 133.3% difference. The HD Graphics 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (HD Graphics 520) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M435). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.

Feature	HD Graphics 520	Radeon R5 M435
TDP	15W-80%	75W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	Mobile
Perf/Watt	57.4+399%	11.5

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Value Analysis

The HD Graphics 520 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the Radeon R5 M435 launched at $150 and now averages $30. The Radeon R5 M435 costs 14.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 24.6 (HD Graphics 520) vs 28.7 (Radeon R5 M435) — the Radeon R5 M435 offers 16.7% better value. The Radeon R5 M435 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).