GeForce 605 vs Radeon R5 235
GeForce 605
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Radeon R5 235
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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 GeForce 605 is positioned at rank 115 and the Radeon R5 235 is on rank 421, so the GeForce 605 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 605
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 235
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 235 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 605.
| Insight | GeForce 605 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 605 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 605 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $49), it costs 39% less, resulting in a 60.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 605 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+60.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 GeForce 605 and Radeon R5 235
GeForce 605
The GeForce 605 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points. Launch price was $99.
Radeon R5 235
The Radeon R5 235 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 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 336 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 605 scores 330 and the Radeon R5 235 reaches 336 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 605 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R5 235 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 605) vs 320 (Radeon R5 235). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce 605) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235).
| Feature | GeForce 605 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 330 | 336+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+20% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS+5% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+60% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 80 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 605 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 605 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 235 has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 235 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce 605) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 235) — the GeForce 605 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 605 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 605) vs 11.2 (Radeon R5 235). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 605 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+7% | 11.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 605) vs None (Radeon R5 235). Decoder: VP5 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 605) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon R5 235).
| Feature | GeForce 605 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | VP5 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 605 draws 65W versus the Radeon R5 235's 30W — a 73.7% difference. The Radeon R5 235 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce 605) vs 350W (Radeon R5 235). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce 605 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 30W-54% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1 | 11.2+120% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 605 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R5 235 launched at $49 and now averages $49. The GeForce 605 costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.0 (GeForce 605) vs 6.9 (Radeon R5 235) — the GeForce 605 offers 59.4% better value. The Radeon R5 235 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 605 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-39% | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-39% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.0+59% | 6.9 |
| Codename | GK107 | Jet |
| Release | June 5 2012 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #837 | #922 |
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