Radeon R5 435 vs GeForce GTX 850A

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 GTX 850A is on rank 473, so the Radeon R5 435 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 435

#366

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1139%

#368

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1033%

#369

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1030%

#373

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

937%

#374

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

930%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

100%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

97%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

96%

#381

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

93%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

91%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

91%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

90%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

90%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 850A

#463

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2125%

#465

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1926%

#466

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1921%

#470

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1747%

#471

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1735%

#473

GeForce GTX 850A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#474

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#475

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#476

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

99%

#477

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#479

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

98%

#480

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

97%

#481

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

97%

#482

Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#483

GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

96%

#484

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

94%

#485

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

94%

#486

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

94%

#487

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#488

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 850A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 GTX 850A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
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	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 850A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 850A holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $80), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 61% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 435	GeForce GTX 850A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+61%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)	✅More affordable ($50)

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.

Radeon R5 435 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 850A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 435 and GeForce GTX 850A

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 GTX 850A

The GeForce GTX 850A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 767 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 435 scores 762 and the GeForce GTX 850A reaches 767 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 435 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 850A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 435) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 850A). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 435) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850A). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 435	GeForce GTX 850A
G3D Mark Score	762	767
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	640+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6592 TFLOPS	1.439 TFLOPS+118%
Boost Clock	1030 MHz	1124 MHz+9%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	20	40+100%
L1 Cache	80 KB	320 KB+300%
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	2 MB+1438%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 435	GeForce GTX 850A
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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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 2 MB (GeForce GTX 850A) — the GeForce GTX 850A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 435	GeForce GTX 850A
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	2 MB+1438%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 435 draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 850A's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R5 435 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 435) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 850A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R5 435	GeForce GTX 850A
TDP	30W-60%	75W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	25.4+149%	10.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 435 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the GeForce GTX 850A launched at $150 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 850A costs 37.5% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.5 (Radeon R5 435) vs 15.3 (GeForce GTX 850A) — the GeForce GTX 850A offers 61.1% better value. The Radeon R5 435 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).