GeForce GT 635M vs FirePro 3D V5700

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 635M is positioned at rank 138 and the FirePro 3D V5700 is on rank 355, so the GeForce GT 635M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 635M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

96%

#128

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

302%

#130

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

273%

#131

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

273%

#135

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

248%

#136

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

246%

#138

GeForce GT 635M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

97%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

96%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V5700

#339

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

16234%

#354

Quadro FX 580

MSRP: $199|Avg: $500

100%

#355

FirePro 3D V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

100%

#357

GRID M60-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

99%

#358

FireStream 9270

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $20

98%

#359

Quadro 400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $500

97%

#360

FirePro 2260

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

97%

#361

Quadro FX 380 LP

MSRP: $169|Avg: $15

95%

#363

Quadro FX 1800

MSRP: $489|Avg: $100

89%

#364

FirePro 3D V8700

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $1229

88%

#365

FirePro 3D V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $80

88%

#366

Quadro 5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $100

87%

#367

FirePro V5700

MSRP: $599|Avg: $20

86%

#368

FirePro V9800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $250

86%

#369

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V5700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 635M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 635M	FirePro 3D V5700
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+200%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the FirePro 3D V5700 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.

GeForce GT 635M Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V5700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 635M and FirePro 3D V5700

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.

FirePro 3D V5700

The FirePro 3D V5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 547 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 635M scores 540 and the FirePro 3D V5700 reaches 547 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 635M is built on Kepler while the FirePro 3D V5700 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 635M) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V5700). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 635M) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V5700).

Feature	GeForce GT 635M	FirePro 3D V5700
G3D Mark Score	540	547+1%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS	3.482 TFLOPS+377%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	32 KB	512 KB+1500%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 635M	FirePro 3D V5700
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 635M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V5700 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 635M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 635M) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V5700) — the FirePro 3D V5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 635M	FirePro 3D V5700
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB+200%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 635M) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V5700). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 635M	FirePro 3D V5700
DirectX	11.0+9%	10.1
OpenGL	4.1+24%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) (GeForce GT 635M) vs UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V5700). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 635M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V5700).

Feature	GeForce GT 635M	FirePro 3D V5700
Encoder	PureVideo HD (VP4)	UVD 2
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP4)	UVD 2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 635M draws 45W versus the FirePro 3D V5700's 274W — a 143.6% difference. The GeForce GT 635M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 635M) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V5700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 635M	FirePro 3D V5700
TDP	45W-84%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	170mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80	80°C
Perf/Watt	12.0+500%	2.0