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Radeon R5 435
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Radeon R7 A10-7700K
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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 R5 435 is positioned at rank 376 and the Radeon R7 A10-7700K is on rank 475, so the Radeon R5 435 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 Radeon R7 A10-7700K
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The Radeon R7 A10-7700K 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 R7 A10-7700K is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) |
| 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 Radeon R5 435 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $118 for the Radeon R7 A10-7700K, it costs 32% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 45.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 435 | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+45.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($80) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($118) |
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 Radeon R7 A10-7700K
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.
Radeon R7 A10-7700K
The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 772 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 435 scores 762 and the Radeon R7 A10-7700K reaches 772 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 435 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 A10-7700K uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 435) vs 2,048 (Radeon R7 A10-7700K). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 435) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A10-7700K). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 2500 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 435 | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 762 | 772+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 2048+540% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6592 TFLOPS | 20.48 TFLOPS+3007% |
| Boost Clock | 1030 MHz | 2500 MHz+143% |
| ROPs | 8 | 64+700% |
| TMUs | 20 | 128+540% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 512 KB+540% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 2 MB+1438% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 435 | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon R5 435) vs 2 MB (Radeon R7 A10-7700K) — the Radeon R7 A10-7700K has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 435 | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 435 draws 30W versus the Radeon R7 A10-7700K's 100W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R5 435 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 435) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A10-7700K). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R5 435 | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-70% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 25.4+230% | 7.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 435 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon R7 A10-7700K launched at $152 and now averages $118. The Radeon R5 435 costs 32.2% less ($38 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.5 (Radeon R5 435) vs 6.5 (Radeon R7 A10-7700K) — the Radeon R5 435 offers 46.2% better value. The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R5 435 | Radeon R7 A10-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-47% | $152 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-32% | $118 |
| Performance per Dollar | 9.5+46% | 6.5 |
| Codename | Jet | Navi 33 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | January 4 2023 |
| Ranking | #922 | #140 |
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