GeForce 820A vs Radeon R5 M335
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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 820A is positioned at rank 452 and the Radeon R5 M335 is on rank 547, so the GeForce 820A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 820A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M335
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 820A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 M335 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 820A | Radeon R5 M335 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 820A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 820A holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 35% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 820A | Radeon R5 M335 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+35%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 820A and Radeon R5 M335
GeForce 820A
The GeForce 820A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 556 points.
Radeon R5 M335
The Radeon R5 M335 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: 549 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 820A scores 556 and the Radeon R5 M335 reaches 549 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 820A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R5 M335 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 820A) vs 320 (Radeon R5 M335). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 820A) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M335). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1030 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Radeon R5 M335 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 556+1% | 549 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 320+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 0.6592 TFLOPS+12% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+12% | 1030 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 20+25% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+60% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+669% | 0.13 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Radeon R5 M335 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 820A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 M335 has 4 GB. The Radeon R5 M335 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 820A) vs 0.13 MB (Radeon R5 M335) — the GeForce 820A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Radeon R5 M335 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+669% | 0.13 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 820A draws 33W versus the Radeon R5 M335's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 820A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 820A) vs 350W (Radeon R5 M335). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Radeon R5 M335 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-56% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.8+130% | 7.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 820A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R5 M335 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The GeForce 820A costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (GeForce 820A) vs 13.7 (Radeon R5 M335) — the GeForce 820A offers 35% better value. The Radeon R5 M335 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 820A | Radeon R5 M335 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-33% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-25% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.5+35% | 13.7 |
| Codename | GM108 | Jet |
| Release | July 22 2014 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #832 | #922 |
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