Radeon 520 vs Radeon R5 M435
Radeon 520
Popular choices:
Radeon R5 M435
Popular choices:
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 Radeon 520 is positioned at rank 112 and the Radeon R5 M435 is on rank 450, so the Radeon 520 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 520
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M435
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 M435.
| Insight | Radeon 520 | Radeon R5 M435 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 $78), it costs 62% less, resulting in a 155.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 520 | Radeon R5 M435 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+155.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($78) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 520 and Radeon R5 M435
Radeon 520
The Radeon 520 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 874 points. Launch price was $79.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 520 scores 874 and the Radeon R5 M435 reaches 860 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 520 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R5 M435 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 520) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M435). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 520) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M435). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1030 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 520 | Radeon R5 M435 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 874+2% | 860 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+60% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS+84% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz+15% | 1030 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+60% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon 520) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 M435) — the Radeon 520 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 520 | Radeon R5 M435 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 520 draws 50W versus the Radeon R5 M435's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (Radeon 520) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M435). Power connectors: None vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon 520 | Radeon R5 M435 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 17.5+52% | 11.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 520 launched at $78 MSRP and currently averages $78, while the Radeon R5 M435 launched at $150 and now averages $30. The Radeon R5 M435 costs 61.5% less ($48 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.2 (Radeon 520) vs 28.7 (Radeon R5 M435) — the Radeon R5 M435 offers 156.3% better value. The Radeon 520 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon 520 | Radeon R5 M435 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $78-48% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $78 | $30-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.2 | 28.7+156% |
| Codename | Lexa | Jet |
| Release | April 20 2017 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #668 | #922 |
Top Performing GPUs
The most powerful gpus ranked by G3D Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar GPU comparisons based on Radeon 520 and Radeon R5 M435
