Radeon R5 M435 vs HD Graphics 520

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 HD Graphics 520 is on rank 389, so the HD Graphics 520 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

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#462

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

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 HD Graphics 520

#379

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1261%

#381

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1143%

#382

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1140%

#386

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1037%

#387

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1030%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

100%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

99%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

98%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

93%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

93%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

92%

#403

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

91%

#404

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The HD Graphics 520 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 M435 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R5 M435	HD Graphics 520
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Generation 9.0 (2015−2016))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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 $35), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 16.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 M435	HD Graphics 520
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+16.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35)

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

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 M435 and HD Graphics 520

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.

HD Graphics 520

The HD Graphics 520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2015. It features the Generation 9.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 861 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 M435 scores 860 and the HD Graphics 520 reaches 861 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M435 is built on GCN 1.0 while the HD Graphics 520 uses Generation 9.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M435) vs 192 (HD Graphics 520). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M435) vs 0.3456 TFLOPS (HD Graphics 520). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 M435	HD Graphics 520
G3D Mark Score	860	861
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Generation 9.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm+
Shading Units	320+67%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6592 TFLOPS+91%	0.3456 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1030 MHz+14%	900 MHz
ROPs	8+167%	3
TMUs	20	24+20%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 M435	HD Graphics 520
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 HD Graphics 520 has 0 MB. The Radeon R5 M435 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon R5 M435	HD Graphics 520
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 M435 draws 75W versus the HD Graphics 520's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The HD Graphics 520 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M435) vs 1W (HD Graphics 520). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

Feature	Radeon R5 M435	HD Graphics 520
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	Mobile	Integrated
Perf/Watt	11.5	57.4+399%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 M435 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the HD Graphics 520 launched at $100 and now averages $35. The Radeon R5 M435 costs 14.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.7 (Radeon R5 M435) vs 24.6 (HD Graphics 520) — the Radeon R5 M435 offers 16.7% better value. The Radeon R5 M435 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).