Radeon M535DX vs Radeon HD 6800M
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 Radeon HD 6800M is on rank 289, 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 Radeon HD 6800M
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 Radeon HD 6800M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon M535DX.
| Insight | Radeon M535DX | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6800M 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 M535DX and Radeon HD 6800M
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon M535DX scores 750 and the Radeon HD 6800M reaches 753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon M535DX is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 6800M uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon M535DX) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6800M). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon M535DX) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6800M). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 750 | 753 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1120+119% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS | 2.016 TFLOPS+62% |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz+35% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 56+75% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 224 KB+75% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon M535DX draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6800M's 151W — a 100.5% difference. The Radeon M535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon M535DX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6800M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-67% | 151W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 15.0+200% | 5.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon M535DX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | Lexa | Barts |
| Release | March 27 2019 | October 21 2010 |
| Ranking | #772 | #661 |
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