Radeon 535 vs Radeon HD 8600/8700M
Radeon 535
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Radeon HD 8600/8700M
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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 Radeon 535 is positioned at rank 119 and the Radeon HD 8600/8700M is on rank 390, so the Radeon 535 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 535
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8600/8700M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 535 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8600/8700M.
| Insight | Radeon 535 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 HD 8600/8700M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8600/8700M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $100), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 227.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 535 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+227.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅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 535 and Radeon HD 8600/8700M
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.
Radeon HD 8600/8700M
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,030 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 535 scores 1,049 and the Radeon HD 8600/8700M reaches 1,030 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 535 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 8600/8700M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 535) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 535) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 775 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 535 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,049+2% | 1,030 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.211 TFLOPS+22% | 0.992 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1183 MHz+53% | 775 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 535 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon 535 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 535 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 8600/8700M's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon 535) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 535 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 21.0+2% | 20.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M costs 70% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.5 (Radeon 535) vs 34.3 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) — the Radeon HD 8600/8700M offers 226.7% better value. The Radeon 535 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon 535 | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $30-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.5 | 34.3+227% |
| Codename | Lexa | Venus |
| Release | April 20 2017 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #668 | #745 |
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