GeForce GT 435M vs GeForce GT 635M
GeForce GT 435M
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GeForce GT 635M
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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 GT 435M is positioned at rank 204 and the GeForce GT 635M is on rank 138, so the GeForce GT 635M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 435M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 635M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 635M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 435M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 435M | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 635M 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 435M and GeForce GT 635M
GeForce GT 435M
The GeForce GT 435M 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: 536 points.
GeForce GT 635M
The GeForce GT 635M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 540 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 435M scores 536 and the GeForce GT 635M reaches 540 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 435M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 635M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 435M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 635M). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 435M) vs 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 635M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 435M | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 536 | 540 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 0.7296 TFLOPS+73% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 435M | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 435M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 635M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 435M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 435M | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+33% | 1.5 GB |
| 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 435M) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 635M). OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 435M | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.1+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 435M) vs PureVideo HD (VP4) (GeForce GT 635M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 435M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 635M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 435M | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD (VP4) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 435M draws 45W versus the GeForce GT 635M's 45W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GT 635M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 435M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 635M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GT 435M | GeForce GT 635M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 11.9 | 12.0 |
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