GeForce GT 635 vs Radeon HD 5670
GeForce GT 635
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Radeon HD 5670
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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 635 is positioned at rank 152 and the Radeon HD 5670 is on rank 155, so the GeForce GT 635 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 635
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 635 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5670 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 635 | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 5670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 5670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 31.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 635 | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 635 and Radeon HD 5670
GeForce GT 635
The GeForce GT 635 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 810 points. Launch price was $279.
Radeon HD 5670
The Radeon HD 5670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 800 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 635 scores 810 and the Radeon HD 5670 reaches 800 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 635 is built on Fermi while the Radeon HD 5670 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GT 635) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD 5670). Raw compute: 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 635) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5670).
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 810+1% | 800 |
| Architecture | Fermi | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 352 | 1536+336% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8554 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+216% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 44 | 96+118% |
| L1 Cache | 704 KB+267% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 635 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5670 has 2 GB. The Radeon HD 5670 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 635 draws 200W versus the Radeon HD 5670's 250W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GT 635 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 200W (GeForce GT 635) vs 250W (Radeon HD 5670). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W-20% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 200W-20% | 250W |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.0+25% | 3.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 635 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 5670 launched at $99 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 5670 costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.5 (GeForce GT 635) vs 53.3 (Radeon HD 5670) — the Radeon HD 5670 offers 31.6% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Radeon HD 5670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.5 | 53.3+32% |
| Codename | GF100 | Cayman |
| Release | May 31 2010 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #618 | #596 |
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