Radeon R5 M435 vs Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600
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 PRO A8-9600 is on rank 173, so the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 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 PRO A8-9600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R5 M435 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M435 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M435 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm) |
| 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. Priced at $30 versus $86 for the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600, it costs 65% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 194.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M435 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+194.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($86) |
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 PRO A8-9600
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 PRO A8-9600
The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 837 points. Launch price was $3,999.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M435 scores 860 and the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 reaches 837 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M435 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M435) vs 6,144 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M435) vs 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 2495 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M435 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 860+3% | 837 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 6144+1820% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6592 TFLOPS | 61.32 TFLOPS+9202% |
| Boost Clock | 1030 MHz | 2495 MHz+142% |
| ROPs | 8 | 192+2300% |
| TMUs | 20 | 384+1820% |
| L1 Cache | 0.08 MB | 3 MB+3650% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 6 MB+4515% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M435 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 0.13 MB (Radeon R5 M435) vs 6 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) — the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M435 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 6 MB+4515% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M435 draws 75W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600's 295W — a 118.9% difference. The Radeon R5 M435 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M435) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M435 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-75% | 295W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 11.5+311% | 2.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M435 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 launched at $119 and now averages $86. The Radeon R5 M435 costs 65.1% less ($56 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 28.7 (Radeon R5 M435) vs 9.7 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) — the Radeon R5 M435 offers 195.9% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M435 | Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $119-21% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-65% | $86 |
| Performance per Dollar | 28.7+196% | 9.7 |
| Codename | Jet | Navi 31 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | April 13 2023 |
| Ranking | #922 | #26 |
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