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GeForce GT 635
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Radeon R8 M445DX
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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. The GeForce GT 635 is positioned at rank #152 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 635
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R8 M445DX is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon R8 M445DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 635 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 635 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R8 M445DX.
| Insight | GeForce GT 635 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 635 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 635 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $49), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 149% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 635 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+149%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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.
Path of Exile 2
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 635 and Radeon R8 M445DX
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 R8 M445DX
The Radeon R8 M445DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 920 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 797 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 635 scores 810 and the Radeon R8 M445DX reaches 797 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 635 is built on Fermi while the Radeon R8 M445DX uses GCN 3.0, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 352 (GeForce GT 635) vs 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Raw compute: 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 635) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX).
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 810+2% | 797 |
| Architecture | Fermi | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 352+10% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8554 TFLOPS+45% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 44+120% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 704 KB+780% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 635) vs 128 KB (Radeon R8 M445DX) — the GeForce GT 635 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 635) vs 12_0 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12_0 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 635) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (1st Gen) | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 635 draws 200W versus the Radeon R8 M445DX's 15W — a 172.1% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 200W (GeForce GT 635) vs 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 15W-93% |
| Recommended PSU | 200W-43% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.0 | 53.1+1228% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 635 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R8 M445DX launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce GT 635 costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 40.5 (GeForce GT 635) vs 16.3 (Radeon R8 M445DX) — the GeForce GT 635 offers 148.5% better value. The Radeon R8 M445DX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 635 | Radeon R8 M445DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-59% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.5+148% | 16.3 |
| Codename | GF100 | Meso |
| Release | May 31 2010 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #618 | #899 |
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