Radeon M535DX vs Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
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 7550M/7650M is on rank 218, so the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon M535DX
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7550M/7650M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon M535DX is significantly newer (2019 vs 2012). 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 7550M/7650M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon M535DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon M535DX | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon M535DX 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 7550M/7650M
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 7550M/7650M
The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M 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: 729 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon M535DX scores 750 and the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M reaches 729 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon M535DX is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon M535DX) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon M535DX) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M).
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 750+3% | 729 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 640+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+44% | 0.864 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 40+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 7550M/7650M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon M535DX) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M) — the Radeon M535DX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon M535DX draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7550M/7650M's 40W — a 22.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7550M/7650M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon M535DX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7550M/7650M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 40W-20% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Perf/Watt | 15.0 | 18.2+21% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon M535DX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Radeon HD 7550M/7650M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | — |
| Codename | Lexa | Heathrow |
| Release | March 27 2019 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #772 | #787 |
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