Radeon 530 vs Radeon 535
Radeon 530
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 535
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 535 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 530.
| Insight | Radeon 530 | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 530 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon 530 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $100), it costs 51% less, resulting in a 101.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 530 | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+101.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 530 and Radeon 535
Radeon 530
The Radeon 530 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,037 points.
Radeon 535
The Radeon 535 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: 1,049 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 530 scores 1,037 and the Radeon 535 reaches 1,049 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 530 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon 535 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 530) vs 512 (Radeon 535). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 530) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 535). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 530 | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,037 | 1,049+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 1.211 TFLOPS+54% |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz | 1183 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 128 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 530 | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon 530) vs 256 KB (Radeon 535) — the Radeon 535 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 530 | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 530 draws 50W versus the Radeon 535's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon 535 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 530) vs 300W (Radeon 535). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Radeon 530 | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 20.7 | 21.0+1% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 530 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon 535 launched at $100 and now averages $100. The Radeon 530 costs 51% less ($51 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 21.2 (Radeon 530) vs 10.5 (Radeon 535) — the Radeon 530 offers 101.9% better value.
| Feature | Radeon 530 | Radeon 535 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-51% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 21.2+102% | 10.5 |
| Codename | Weston | Lexa |
| Release | April 18 2017 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #873 | #668 |
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