GeForce GT 635M
VS
Radeon Vega 3 3020e

GeForce GT 635M vs Radeon Vega 3 3020e

NVIDIA

GeForce GT 635M

2012Core: Up to 900 MHzBoost: 950 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Vega 3 3020e

2018Core: 815 MHzBoost: 1283 MHz

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. The GeForce GT 635M is positioned at rank #138 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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
273%
#131
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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is significantly newer (2018 vs 2012). The Radeon Vega 3 3020e likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 635M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 635M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Vega 3 3020e.

InsightGeForce GT 635MRadeon Vega 3 3020e
Performance
Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 635M 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.

Path of Exile 2
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Path of Exile 2
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Counter-Strike 2
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Counter-Strike 2
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League of Legends
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League of Legends
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 635M and Radeon Vega 3 3020e

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Vega 3 3020e

The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 14 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 815 MHz to 1283 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 535 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 635M scores 540 and the Radeon Vega 3 3020e reaches 535 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 635M is built on Kepler while the Radeon Vega 3 3020e uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 635M) vs 1,280 (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 635M) vs 3.284 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1283 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GT 635MRadeon Vega 3 3020e
G3D Mark Score
540
535
Architecture
Kepler
GCN 5.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
384
1280+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7296 TFLOPS
3.284 TFLOPS+350%
Boost Clock
950 MHz
1283 MHz+35%
ROPs
16
32+100%
TMUs
32
80+150%
L1 Cache
32 KB
320 KB+900%
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GT 635MRadeon Vega 3 3020e
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 635M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 3 3020e has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 635M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 635M) vs 1 MB (Radeon Vega 3 3020e) — the Radeon Vega 3 3020e has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GT 635MRadeon Vega 3 3020e
VRAM Capacity
1.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
L2 Cache
0.25 MB
1 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 635M) vs 12 (12_1) (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce GT 635MRadeon Vega 3 3020e
DirectX
11.0
12 (12_1)+9%
OpenGL
4.1
4.6+12%
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) (GeForce GT 635M) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs VCN 1.0. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 635M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Vega 3 3020e).

FeatureGeForce GT 635MRadeon Vega 3 3020e
Encoder
PureVideo HD (VP4)
VCN 1.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP4)
VCN 1.0
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 635M draws 45W versus the Radeon Vega 3 3020e's 100W — a 75.9% difference. The GeForce GT 635M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 635M) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 3 3020e). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce GT 635MRadeon Vega 3 3020e
TDP
45W-55%
100W
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
80
Perf/Watt
12.0+126%
5.3
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 3 3020e is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GT 635MRadeon Vega 3 3020e
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
GK107
Vega 12
Release
March 22 2012
November 14 2018
Ranking
#828
#435