Radeon 535DX vs Radeon R7 A10-8850
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 R7 A10-8850 is on rank 288, so the Radeon 535DX 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 R7 A10-8850
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 535DX uses modern memory architecture. 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 R7 A10-8850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 535DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A10-8850.
| Insight | Radeon 535DX | Radeon R7 A10-8850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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 535DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $250 for the Radeon R7 A10-8850, it costs 84% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 525.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon 535DX | Radeon R7 A10-8850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+525.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 R7 A10-8850
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 R7 A10-8850
The Radeon R7 A10-8850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 6 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 773 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 535DX scores 774 and the Radeon R7 A10-8850 reaches 773 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 535DX is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R7 A10-8850 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 535DX) vs 512 (Radeon R7 A10-8850). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 535DX) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A10-8850).
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | Radeon R7 A10-8850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 774 | 773 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+52% | 0.8192 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | Radeon R7 A10-8850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 512 KB (Radeon 535DX) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 A10-8850) — the Radeon 535DX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | Radeon R7 A10-8850 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 535DX draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 A10-8850's 55W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon 535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 535DX) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A10-8850). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | Radeon R7 A10-8850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-9% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Perf/Watt | 15.5+10% | 14.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 535DX launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R7 A10-8850 launched at $250 and now averages $250. The Radeon 535DX costs 84% less ($210 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.4 (Radeon 535DX) vs 3.1 (Radeon R7 A10-8850) — the Radeon 535DX offers 525.8% better value. The Radeon 535DX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | Radeon R7 A10-8850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200-20% | $250 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-84% | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.4+526% | 3.1 |
| Codename | Lexa | Cape Verde |
| Release | March 27 2019 | July 6 2016 |
| Ranking | #772 | #667 |
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