Radeon R5 435 vs GeForce 730A
Radeon R5 435
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GeForce 730A
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 R5 435 is positioned at rank 376 and the GeForce 730A is on rank 333, so the GeForce 730A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 435
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 730A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 730A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 435.
| Insight | Radeon R5 435 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 730A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 730A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $80), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 301% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 435 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+301%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 R5 435 and GeForce 730A
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.
GeForce 730A
The GeForce 730A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 764 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 435 scores 762 and the GeForce 730A reaches 764 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 435 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 730A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 435) vs 384 (GeForce 730A). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 435) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 730A). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 435 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 762 | 764 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 384+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6592 TFLOPS | 0.7227 TFLOPS+10% |
| Boost Clock | 1030 MHz+9% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 20 | 24+20% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 192 KB+140% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 435 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon R5 435) vs 1 MB (GeForce 730A) — the GeForce 730A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 435 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R5 435) vs 11.0 (GeForce 730A). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon R5 435 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 11_1)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 435) vs NVENC 1 (GeForce 730A). Decoder: UVD 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R5 435) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 730A).
| Feature | Radeon R5 435 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 1 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.0 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 435 draws 30W versus the GeForce 730A's 33W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon R5 435 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 435) vs 350W (GeForce 730A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 435 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-9% | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 145mm |
| Height | 69mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 25.4+9% | 23.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 435 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the GeForce 730A launched at $60 and now averages $20. The GeForce 730A costs 75% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.5 (Radeon R5 435) vs 38.2 (GeForce 730A) — the GeForce 730A offers 302.1% better value. The Radeon R5 435 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R5 435 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $60-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $20-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.5 | 38.2+302% |
| Codename | Jet | GM108 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #922 | #810 |
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