Radeon M535DX vs GeForce 825M

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 M535DX is positioned at rank 268 and the GeForce 825M is on rank 119, so the GeForce 825M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Radeon M535DX

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1934%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1858%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1837%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1834%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1830%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1819%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1797%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1790%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1773%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1769%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1747%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1743%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1712%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1711%

#253

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2133%

#268

Radeon M535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

100%

#269

Radeon HD 7310G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#271

Radeon HD 6450

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

96%

#272

Radeon HD 7450A

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

96%

#273

Radeon HD 3450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

95%

#274

Radeon HD 6230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#275

Radeon E6760

MSRP: $240|Avg: $79

94%

#276

Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

94%

#278

Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

93%

#279

Radeon R4

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

92%

#281

Radeon R7 A10-8750

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

91%

#282

Radeon HD 6410D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 825M

#109

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

285%

#111

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

259%

#112

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

258%

#116

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

235%

#117

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

233%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

99%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon M535DX uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon M535DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 825M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 825M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon M535DX.

Insight	Radeon M535DX	GeForce 825M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 825M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $30 versus $40 for the Radeon M535DX, it costs 25% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 35.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon M535DX	GeForce 825M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+35.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon M535DX and GeForce 825M

Radeon M535DX

The Radeon M535DX 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: 750 points.

GeForce 825M

The GeForce 825M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1071 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 761 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon M535DX scores 750 and the GeForce 825M reaches 761 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon M535DX is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce 825M uses Maxwell, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon M535DX) vs 384 (GeForce 825M). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon M535DX) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 825M). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	Radeon M535DX	GeForce 825M
G3D Mark Score	750	761+1%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Maxwell
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS+38%	0.9032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1218 MHz+4%	1176 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	128 KB	192 KB+50%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon M535DX	GeForce 825M
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	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon M535DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 825M has 2 GB. The GeForce 825M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon M535DX) vs 1 MB (GeForce 825M) — the GeForce 825M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon M535DX	GeForce 825M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon M535DX draws 50W versus the GeForce 825M's 33W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 825M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon M535DX) vs 350W (GeForce 825M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon M535DX	GeForce 825M
TDP	50W	33W-34%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	Legacy
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	15.0	23.1+54%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 825M costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.8 (Radeon M535DX) vs 25.4 (GeForce 825M) — the GeForce 825M offers 35.1% better value. The Radeon M535DX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).