Radeon HD8530M vs Radeon R5 M420
Radeon HD8530M
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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 HD8530M is positioned at rank 215 and the Radeon R5 M420 is on rank 663, so the Radeon HD8530M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD8530M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M420
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M420 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD8530M.
| Insight | Radeon HD8530M | Radeon R5 M420 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 M420 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 HD8530M and Radeon R5 M420
Radeon HD8530M
The Radeon HD8530M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 490 points.
Radeon R5 M420
The Radeon R5 M420 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 504 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD8530M scores 490 and the Radeon R5 M420 reaches 504 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD8530M is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R5 M420 uses GCN 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon HD8530M) vs 768 (Radeon R5 M420). Raw compute: 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD8530M) vs 1.536 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M420).
| Feature | Radeon HD8530M | Radeon R5 M420 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 490 | 504+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 768+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.864 TFLOPS | 1.536 TFLOPS+78% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 48+20% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 192 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD8530M | Radeon R5 M420 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Feature | Radeon HD8530M | Radeon R5 M420 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD8530M draws 40W versus the Radeon R5 M420's 75W — a 60.9% difference. The Radeon HD8530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD8530M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M420). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon HD8530M | Radeon R5 M420 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 40W-47% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.3+84% | 6.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M420 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD8530M | Radeon R5 M420 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $300 |
| Codename | Heathrow | Emerald |
| Release | April 24 2012 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #787 | #649 |
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