Radeon R5 M435 vs Radeon R7 A8-7670K
Radeon R5 M435
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 M435 is positioned at rank 450 and the Radeon R7 A8-7670K is on rank 176, so the Radeon R7 A8-7670K 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 M435
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A8-7670K
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M435 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 A8-7670K.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M435 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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 | — | — |
💎 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 69.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M435 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+69.2%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 M435 and Radeon R7 A8-7670K
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 R7 A8-7670K
The Radeon R7 A8-7670K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 847 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M435 scores 860 and the Radeon R7 A8-7670K reaches 847 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M435 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 A8-7670K uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M435) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M435) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 975 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M435 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 860+2% | 847 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 1024+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6592 TFLOPS | 1.997 TFLOPS+203% |
| Boost Clock | 1030 MHz+6% | 975 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 20 | 64+220% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 256 KB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M435 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 128 KB (Radeon R5 M435) vs 512 KB (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) — the Radeon R7 A8-7670K has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M435 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 KB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M435 draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7670K's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon R5 M435 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M435) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7670K). Power connectors: Mobile vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M435 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | None |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.5+35% | 8.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M435 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R7 A8-7670K launched at $118 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 16.9 (Radeon R7 A8-7670K) — the Radeon R5 M435 offers 69.8% better value. The Radeon R5 M435 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M435 | Radeon R7 A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $118-21% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-40% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.7+70% | 16.9 |
| Codename | Jet | Trinidad |
| Release | May 15 2016 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #922 | #467 |
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