Radeon R5 M435 vs Radeon HD 6650A

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 Radeon HD 6650A is on rank 395, so the Radeon HD 6650A 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 Radeon HD 6650A

#385

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1299%

#387

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1177%

#388

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1174%

#392

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1068%

#393

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1060%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

99%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#399

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

96%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

93%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

93%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

93%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

90%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

90%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

88%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

87%

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 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6650A.

Insight	Radeon R5 M435	Radeon HD 6650A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
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 $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 71.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 M435	Radeon HD 6650A
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+71.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 M435 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6650A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 M435 and Radeon HD 6650A

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.

Radeon HD 6650A

The Radeon HD 6650A is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 836 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 M435 scores 860 and the Radeon HD 6650A reaches 836 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M435 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 6650A uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M435) vs 480 (Radeon HD 6650A). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M435) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6650A).

Feature	Radeon R5 M435	Radeon HD 6650A
G3D Mark Score	860+3%	836
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	320	480+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6592 TFLOPS+14%	0.576 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	20	24+20%
L1 Cache	80 KB+67%	48 KB
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 M435	Radeon HD 6650A
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 M435) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 6650A) — the Radeon HD 6650A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 M435	Radeon HD 6650A
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 M435 draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6650A's 45W — a 50% difference. The Radeon HD 6650A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M435) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6650A). Power connectors: Mobile vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R5 M435	Radeon HD 6650A
TDP	75W	45W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	1x 6-pin
Perf/Watt	11.5	18.6+62%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 M435 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 6650A launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Radeon R5 M435 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.7 (Radeon R5 M435) vs 16.7 (Radeon HD 6650A) — the Radeon R5 M435 offers 71.9% better value. The Radeon R5 M435 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).