Radeon R9 M375X vs Radeon HD 5830

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. The Radeon R9 M375X is positioned at rank #422 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 R9 M375X

#412

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1587%

#414

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1439%

#415

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1435%

#419

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1305%

#420

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1296%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#424

Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#425

Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#426

Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

98%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

97%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#431

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

96%

#432

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

96%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

96%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

95%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

94%

#437

Radeon HD 8450G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 5830 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M375X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 M375X	Radeon HD 5830
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (280mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 5830 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5830 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 68.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 M375X	Radeon HD 5830
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+68.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($30)

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 R9 M375X Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 5830 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 M375X and Radeon HD 5830

Radeon R9 M375X

The Radeon R9 M375X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,711 points.

Radeon HD 5830

The Radeon HD 5830 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,726 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 M375X scores 1,711 and the Radeon HD 5830 reaches 1,726 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 M375X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 5830 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 M375X) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 5830). Raw compute: 1.299 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M375X) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5830).

Feature	Radeon R9 M375X	Radeon HD 5830
G3D Mark Score	1,711	1,726
Architecture	GCN 1.0	TeraScale 2
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640	1120+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.299 TFLOPS	1.792 TFLOPS+38%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	56+40%
L1 Cache	160 KB+43%	112 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 M375X	Radeon HD 5830
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)

The Radeon R9 M375X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5830 has 1 GB. The Radeon R9 M375X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (Radeon R9 M375X) vs 128 GB/s (Radeon HD 5830) — a 60% advantage for the Radeon HD 5830. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R9 M375X) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 5830) — the Radeon HD 5830 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 M375X	Radeon HD 5830
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	128 GB/s+60%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 M375X draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 5830's 175W — a 80% difference. The Radeon R9 M375X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 M375X) vs 500W (Radeon HD 5830). Power connectors: Mobile vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R9 M375X	Radeon HD 5830
TDP	75W-57%	175W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	Mobile	2x 6-pin
Length	—	280mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	22.8+130%	9.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 M375X launched at $250 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 5830 launched at $239 and now averages $30. The Radeon HD 5830 costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 34.2 (Radeon R9 M375X) vs 57.5 (Radeon HD 5830) — the Radeon HD 5830 offers 68.1% better value. The Radeon R9 M375X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).