GeForce GT 415M 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 GT 415M 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 GT 415M 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 GT 415M

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 80W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R5 235X across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 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

✅13.8% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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

❌2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌77.8% higher power demand at 80W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon R5 235X is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 13.8% in average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 415M instead at 286 vs 277, 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 GT 415M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

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 GT 415M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT 415M vs Radeon R5 235X Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GT 415M

The GeForce GT 415M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 286 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 GT 415M scores 286 and the Radeon R5 235X reaches 277 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 415M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R5 235X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 415M) vs 640 (Radeon R5 235X). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 415M) vs 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235X).

Feature	GeForce GT 415M	Radeon R5 235X
G3D Mark Score	286+3%	277
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	640+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	1.216 TFLOPS+188%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	40+25%
L1 Cache	32 KB	160 KB+400%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GT 415M 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 GT 415M	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 GT 415M 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 GT 415M and 128-bit on the Radeon R5 235X.

Feature	GeForce GT 415M	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	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 415M) vs 11.2 (Radeon R5 235X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 415M	Radeon R5 235X
DirectX	11.0	11.2+2%
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 415M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 235X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.1.

Feature	GeForce GT 415M	Radeon R5 235X
Encoder	No	VCE 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	UVD 3.1
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 415M draws 45W versus the Radeon R5 235X's 80W — a 56% difference. The GeForce GT 415M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 415M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 235X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GT 415M	Radeon R5 235X
TDP	45W-44%	80W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	6.4+83%	3.5

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon R5 235X (2014 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce GT 415M	Radeon R5 235X
MSRP	—	$49
Codename	GK107	Cape Verde
Release	April 1 2013	February 13 2014
Ranking	#857	#655

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