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Radeon HD 6800M
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Radeon R5 435
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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 HD 6800M is positioned at rank 289 and the Radeon R5 435 is on rank 376, so the Radeon HD 6800M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6800M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 435
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 435 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon R5 435 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6800M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 435 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6800M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6800M | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 435 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 HD 6800M and Radeon R5 435
Radeon HD 6800M
The Radeon HD 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 753 points. Launch price was $239.
Radeon R5 435
The Radeon R5 435 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 762 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6800M scores 753 and the Radeon R5 435 reaches 762 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6800M is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon R5 435 uses GCN 1.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6800M) vs 320 (Radeon R5 435). Raw compute: 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6800M) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 435). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1030 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 753 | 762+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120+250% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.016 TFLOPS+206% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 1030 MHz+14% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 56+180% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB+180% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6800M) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 435) — the Radeon HD 6800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6800M draws 151W versus the Radeon R5 435's 30W — a 133.7% difference. The Radeon R5 435 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6800M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 435). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 30W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.0 | 25.4+408% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 435 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $80 |
| Codename | Barts | Jet |
| Release | October 21 2010 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #661 | #922 |
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