Radeon R5 435 vs Radeon R7 A10-8850

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 A10-8850 is on rank 288, so the Radeon R7 A10-8850 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 Radeon R7 A10-8850

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2348%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2255%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

2229%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2225%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2221%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

2208%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

2180%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2172%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2152%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

2146%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

2120%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2116%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

2078%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2076%

#273

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2589%

#288

Radeon R7 A10-8850

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#290

GeForce G210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

96%

#291

Radeon HD 4850 X2

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

92%

#292

Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $9

87%

#293

GeForce GTX 260

MSRP: $449|Avg: $449

86%

#294

Radeon HD 8490

MSRP: $99|Avg: $35

86%

#295

Radeon HD 8650D

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

85%

#297

Radeon HDG 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

82%

#298

Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $219|Avg: $15

82%

#299

Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

80%

#300

Radeon HD 6310

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

79%

#301

GeForce GTX 295

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

78%

#302

Radeon HD 4870 X2

MSRP: $550|Avg: $550

77%

#303

Radeon HD 3850 X2

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A10-8850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 A10-8850
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 435 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $250), it costs 68% less, resulting in a 208.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 435	Radeon R7 A10-8850
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+208.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)

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

Radeon R7 A10-8850 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 435 and Radeon R7 A10-8850

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 A10-8850

The Radeon R7 A10-8850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 6 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 773 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 435 scores 762 and the Radeon R7 A10-8850 reaches 773 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 435 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 A10-8850 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 435) vs 512 (Radeon R7 A10-8850). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 435) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A10-8850).

Feature	Radeon R5 435	Radeon R7 A10-8850
G3D Mark Score	762	773+1%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	512+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6592 TFLOPS	0.8192 TFLOPS+24%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	20	32+60%
L1 Cache	80 KB	128 KB+60%
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 435	Radeon R7 A10-8850
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 435) vs 256 KB (Radeon R7 A10-8850) — the Radeon R7 A10-8850 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 435	Radeon R7 A10-8850
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 435 draws 30W versus the Radeon R7 A10-8850's 55W — a 58.8% difference. The Radeon R5 435 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 435) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A10-8850). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	Radeon R5 435	Radeon R7 A10-8850
TDP	30W-45%	55W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Perf/Watt	25.4+80%	14.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 435 launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon R7 A10-8850 launched at $250 and now averages $250. The Radeon R5 435 costs 68% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.5 (Radeon R5 435) vs 3.1 (Radeon R7 A10-8850) — the Radeon R5 435 offers 206.5% better value.