GeForce 410M vs Radeon R5 235X

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.

GeForce 410M vs Radeon R5 235X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 410M vs Radeon R5 235X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 410M

2015

Why buy it

✅8.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 33W instead of 80W, a 47W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $49 MSRP).

Radeon R5 235X

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($49 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 410M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌142.4% higher power demand at 80W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 410M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 8.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon R5 235X instead at 277 vs 271, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 410M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon R5 235X makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon R5 235X is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 410M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 410M vs Radeon R5 235X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 410M

The GeForce 410M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 271 points.

Radeon R5 235X

The Radeon R5 235X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 277 points. Launch price was $99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 410M scores 271 and the Radeon R5 235X reaches 277 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 410M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R5 235X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 410M) vs 640 (Radeon R5 235X). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 410M) vs 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235X). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 410M	Radeon R5 235X
G3D Mark Score	271	277+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS	1.216 TFLOPS+35%
Boost Clock	1176 MHz+18%	1000 MHz
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	40+67%
L1 Cache	192 KB+20%	160 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 410M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R5 235X leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 410M	Radeon R5 235X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 410M has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 235X carries 1 GB. Radeon R5 235X gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 410M and 128-bit on the Radeon R5 235X. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 410M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R5 235X) — the GeForce 410M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 410M	Radeon R5 235X
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 410M) vs 11.2 (Radeon R5 235X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 410M	Radeon R5 235X
DirectX	11.0	11.2+2%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 410M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 235X). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 3.1.

Feature	GeForce 410M	Radeon R5 235X
Encoder	None	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 410M draws 33W versus the Radeon R5 235X's 80W — a 83.2% difference. The GeForce 410M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 410M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 235X). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 410M	Radeon R5 235X
TDP	33W-59%	80W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	—	168mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	8.2+134%	3.5

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 410M (2015 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce 410M	Radeon R5 235X
MSRP	—	$49
Codename	GM108	Cape Verde
Release	March 13 2015	February 13 2014
Ranking	#847	#655

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