Radeon M535DX vs Radeon R5 435
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 R5 435 is on rank 376, 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 R5 435
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 Radeon R5 435 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 435 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon M535DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $80 for the Radeon R5 435, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 96.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon M535DX | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+96.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 R5 435
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 R5 435
The Radeon R5 435 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 762 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon M535DX scores 750 and the Radeon R5 435 reaches 762 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon M535DX is built on GCN 4.0 while the Radeon R5 435 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon M535DX) vs 320 (Radeon R5 435). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon M535DX) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 435). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1030 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 750 | 762+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+60% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+89% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz+18% | 1030 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+60% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon M535DX) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 435) — the Radeon M535DX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon M535DX draws 50W versus the Radeon R5 435's 30W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R5 435 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon M535DX) vs 350W (Radeon R5 435). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.0 | 25.4+69% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon M535DX launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R5 435 launched at $80 and now averages $80. The Radeon M535DX costs 50% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.8 (Radeon M535DX) vs 9.5 (Radeon R5 435) — the Radeon M535DX offers 97.9% better value. The Radeon M535DX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon M535DX | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $80-60% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-50% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.8+98% | 9.5 |
| Codename | Lexa | Jet |
| Release | March 27 2019 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #772 | #922 |
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