Radeon R5 M435 vs FirePro W2100

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 M435 is positioned at rank 450 and the FirePro W2100 is on rank 190, so the FirePro W2100 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 M435

#440

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1895%

#442

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1718%

#443

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1713%

#447

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1558%

#448

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1547%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

98%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#453

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#454

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

97%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#456

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

96%

#457

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

96%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

95%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

94%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

94%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro W2100

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

99%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

98%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

96%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

91%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

89%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

88%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

87%

#175

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2414%

#190

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

100%

#191

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

100%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

99%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

95%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

95%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

91%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

90%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5 M435 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro W2100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R5 M435	FirePro W2100
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R5 M435 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 M435 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 M435	FirePro W2100
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 M435 Benchmark Check

FirePro W2100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 M435 and FirePro W2100

Radeon R5 M435

The Radeon R5 M435 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 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 860 points.

FirePro W2100

The FirePro W2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 12 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 680 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 26W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 851 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 M435 scores 860 and the FirePro W2100 reaches 851 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M435 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro W2100 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M435) vs 320 (FirePro W2100). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M435) vs 0.4352 TFLOPS (FirePro W2100). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 680 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 M435	FirePro W2100
G3D Mark Score	860+1%	851
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6592 TFLOPS+51%	0.4352 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1030 MHz+51%	680 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	20	20
L1 Cache	80 KB	80 KB
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 M435	FirePro W2100
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R5 M435 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro W2100 has 2 GB. The FirePro W2100 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 M435) vs 256 KB (FirePro W2100) — the FirePro W2100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 M435	FirePro W2100
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 M435 draws 75W versus the FirePro W2100's 26W — a 97% difference. The FirePro W2100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M435) vs 350W (FirePro W2100). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Radeon R5 M435	FirePro W2100
TDP	75W	26W-65%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	65°C
Perf/Watt	11.5	32.7+184%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 M435 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro W2100 launched at $139 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.7 (Radeon R5 M435) vs 28.4 (FirePro W2100) — the Radeon R5 M435 offers 1.1% better value. The Radeon R5 M435 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).