GeForce GT 435M vs GeForce GT 635M

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 435M vs GeForce GT 635M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GT 435M vs GeForce GT 635M: 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 435M

2013

Why buy it

✅1.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GT 635M

2012

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GT 435M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 435M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 635M instead at 540 vs 536, 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 435M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM and a newer 2013 generation instead of 2012. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 435M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GT 435M vs GeForce GT 635M Technical Specifications

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

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 435M	GeForce GT 635M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 435M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 635M carries 2 GB. GeForce GT 435M gives you 33.3% 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 435M and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 635M.

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

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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%

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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

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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.