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GeForce GT 415M
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Radeon R5 235X
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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 GT 415M is positioned at rank 311 and the Radeon R5 235X is on rank 209, so the Radeon R5 235X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 415M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 235X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 415M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 235X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 415M | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 415M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GT 415M and Radeon R5 235X
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.
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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 415M | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 415M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 235X has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 235X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| 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 |
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% |
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 | — |
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 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 235X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 415M | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GK107 | Cape Verde |
| Release | April 1 2013 | February 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #857 | #655 |
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