Radeon M535DX vs Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Radeon M535DX
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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 M535DX is positioned at rank 268 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 is on rank 611, so the Radeon M535DX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon M535DX
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon M535DX is significantly newer (2019 vs 2010). The Radeon M535DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 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 35.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon M535DX | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+35.6%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon M535DX and Mobility Radeon HD 5850
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 5850
The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 763 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon M535DX scores 750 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 reaches 763 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon M535DX is built on GCN 4.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon M535DX) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5850). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon M535DX) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5850).
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 750 | 763+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 800+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+11% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M535DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon M535DX) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) — the Radeon M535DX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon M535DX draws 50W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5850's 50W — a 0% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon M535DX) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5850). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 15.0 | 15.3+2% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon M535DX launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 launched at $299 and now averages $30. The Mobility Radeon HD 5850 costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.8 (Radeon M535DX) vs 25.4 (Mobility Radeon HD 5850) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5850 offers 35.1% better value. The Radeon M535DX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Mobility Radeon HD 5850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200-33% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $30-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.8 | 25.4+35% |
| Codename | Lexa | Broadway |
| Release | March 27 2019 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #772 | #846 |
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