
Radeon HD 5830
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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 R7 M465X
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 M465X is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon R7 M465X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 5830 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M465X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5830 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5830 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (280mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5830 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5830 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $45), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 44.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5830 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+44.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) |
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 HD 5830 and Radeon R7 M465X

Radeon HD 5830
The Radeon HD 5830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.

Radeon R7 M465X
The Radeon R7 M465X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,787 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5830 scores 1,726 and the Radeon R7 M465X reaches 1,787 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5830 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R7 M465X uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 5830) vs 512 (Radeon R7 M465X). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5830) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M465X).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5830 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,726 | 1,787+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120+119% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.792 TFLOPS+89% | 0.9472 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 56+75% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 112 KB | 128 KB+14% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5830 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 5830 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 M465X has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 5830 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 5830) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 M465X) — the Radeon HD 5830 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5830 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 5830) vs 11.1 (Radeon R7 M465X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5830 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 11.1 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 5830) vs VCE (Early) (Radeon R7 M465X). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5830 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | VCE (Early) |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5830 draws 175W versus the Radeon R7 M465X's 75W — a 80% difference. The Radeon R7 M465X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 5830) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M465X). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5830 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 75W-57% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 280mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 9.9 | 23.8+140% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5830 launched at $239 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R7 M465X launched at $150 and now averages $45. The Radeon HD 5830 costs 33.3% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 57.5 (Radeon HD 5830) vs 39.7 (Radeon R7 M465X) — the Radeon HD 5830 offers 44.8% better value. The Radeon R7 M465X is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5830 | Radeon R7 M465X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $239 | $150-37% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-33% | $45 |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.5+45% | 39.7 |
| Codename | Cypress | Tropo |
| Release | February 25 2010 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #724 | #715 |
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