GeForce GT 610 vs Radeon R5 235
GeForce GT 610
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Radeon R5 235
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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 610 is positioned at rank 183 and the Radeon R5 235 is on rank 421, so the GeForce GT 610 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 610
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 235
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 235 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 610 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 235 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 235 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $49), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 610 and Radeon R5 235
GeForce GT 610
The GeForce GT 610 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 331 points. Launch price was $99.
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 GT 610 scores 331 and the Radeon R5 235 reaches 336 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 610 is built on Kepler while the Radeon R5 235 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 610) vs 320 (Radeon R5 235). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 610) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235).
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 331 | 336+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+20% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS+5% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+60% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 80 KB+150% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | 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 GT 610 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 235 has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 610 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 610) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 235) — the GeForce GT 610 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+100% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 610) vs 11.2 (Radeon R5 235). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.2+2% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.2 | 4.4+5% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 610) vs None (Radeon R5 235). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 610) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon R5 235).
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 610 draws 65W versus the Radeon R5 235's 30W — a 73.7% difference. The Radeon R5 235 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 610) vs 350W (Radeon R5 235). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 30W-54% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1 | 11.2+120% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 610 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon R5 235 launched at $49 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (GeForce GT 610) vs 6.9 (Radeon R5 235) — the Radeon R5 235 offers 1.5% better value. The Radeon R5 235 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8 | 6.9+1% |
| Codename | GK107 | Jet |
| Release | June 5 2012 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #837 | #922 |
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