Radeon 535DX vs Radeon HD 7730M
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 Radeon 535DX is positioned at rank 264 and the Radeon HD 7730M is on rank 110, so the Radeon HD 7730M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 535DX
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7730M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 535DX is significantly newer (2019 vs 2013). The Radeon 535DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7730M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 535DX.
| Insight | Radeon 535DX | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7730M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 535DX and Radeon HD 7730M
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.
Radeon HD 7730M
The Radeon HD 7730M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 786 points. Launch price was $59.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 535DX scores 774 and the Radeon HD 7730M reaches 786 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 535DX is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 7730M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 535DX) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7730M). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 535DX) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7730M).
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 774 | 786+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+103% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+33% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon 535DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7730M has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 7730M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 535DX) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7730M) — the Radeon 535DX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 535DX draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7730M's 47W — a 6.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 535DX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7730M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 47W-6% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 15.5 | 16.7+8% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 535DX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | Radeon HD 7730M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | Lexa | Cape Verde |
| Release | March 27 2019 | May 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #772 | #841 |
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