GeForce 8800 GS vs Radeon R5 235
GeForce 8800 GS
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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 8800 GS is positioned at rank 629 and the Radeon R5 235 is on rank 421, so the Radeon R5 235 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 8800 GS
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 235
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 235 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The Radeon R5 235 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 8800 GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 235 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (1 GB vs 768 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 8800 GS.
| Insight | GeForce 8800 GS | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 8800 GS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 8800 GS holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $49), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 20.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 8800 GS | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+20.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($40) | ⚠️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 8800 GS and Radeon R5 235
GeForce 8800 GS
The GeForce 8800 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points.
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 8800 GS 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 8800 GS is built on G9x while the Radeon R5 235 uses GCN 1.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 8800 GS) vs 320 (Radeon R5 235).
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GS | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 330 | 336+2% |
| Architecture | G9x | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 320+43% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GS | 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 8800 GS comes with 768 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 235 has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 235 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GS | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.75 GB | 1 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 8800 GS) vs 11.2 (Radeon R5 235). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GS | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.2+12% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 8800 GS) vs None (Radeon R5 235). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 8800 GS) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon R5 235).
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GS | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 8800 GS draws 150W versus the Radeon R5 235's 30W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R5 235 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 8800 GS) vs 350W (Radeon R5 235). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GS | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 30W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.2 | 11.2+409% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 8800 GS launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon R5 235 launched at $49 and now averages $49. The GeForce 8800 GS costs 18.4% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.3 (GeForce 8800 GS) vs 6.9 (Radeon R5 235) — the GeForce 8800 GS offers 20.3% better value. The Radeon R5 235 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 8800 GS | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $49-67% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40-18% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.3+20% | 6.9 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | Jet |
| Release | July 15 2008 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #825 | #922 |
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