Radeon HD 5830 vs Radeon R9 M375X

CPU

GPU

Radeon HD 5830

2010Core: 800 MHz

Radeon R9 M375X

2015Core: 925 MHzBoost: 1015 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 5830

175

1,726

+0.9%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

Radeon R9 M375X

1,711

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R9 M375X

#412

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1587%

#414

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1439%

#415

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1435%

#419

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1305%

#420

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1296%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#424

Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#425

Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#426

Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

98%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

97%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#431

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

96%

#432

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

96%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

95%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

94%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 5830 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M375X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 5830	Radeon R9 M375X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
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 $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 68.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 5830	Radeon R9 M375X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+68.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

Radeon HD 5830 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M375X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 5830 and Radeon R9 M375X

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 R9 M375X

The Radeon R9 M375X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,711 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 5830 scores 1,726 and the Radeon R9 M375X reaches 1,711 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5830 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R9 M375X uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 5830) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M375X). Raw compute: 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5830) vs 1.299 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M375X).

Feature	Radeon HD 5830	Radeon R9 M375X
G3D Mark Score	1,726	1,711
Architecture	TeraScale 2	GCN 1.0
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1120+75%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.792 TFLOPS+38%	1.299 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	56+40%	40
L1 Cache	112 KB	160 KB+43%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 5830	Radeon R9 M375X
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 5830 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M375X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M375X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (Radeon HD 5830) vs 80 GB/s (Radeon R9 M375X) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon HD 5830. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 5830) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M375X) — the Radeon HD 5830 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 5830	Radeon R9 M375X
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	4 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s+60%	80 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 5830 draws 175W versus the Radeon R9 M375X's 75W — a 80% difference. The Radeon R9 M375X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 5830) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M375X). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon HD 5830	Radeon R9 M375X
TDP	175W	75W-57%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	Mobile
Length	280mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	9.9	22.8+130%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 5830 launched at $239 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R9 M375X launched at $250 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 5830 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 57.5 (Radeon HD 5830) vs 34.2 (Radeon R9 M375X) — the Radeon HD 5830 offers 68.1% better value. The Radeon R9 M375X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).