GeForce GT 735M vs Radeon R8 M535DX
GeForce GT 735M
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Radeon R8 M535DX
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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 735M is positioned at rank 231 and the Radeon R8 M535DX is on rank 498, so the GeForce GT 735M 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 735M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R8 M535DX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R8 M535DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 735M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 735M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R8 M535DX 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 735M and Radeon R8 M535DX
GeForce GT 735M
The GeForce GT 735M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 655 points.
Radeon R8 M535DX
The Radeon R8 M535DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 670 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 735M scores 655 and the Radeon R8 M535DX reaches 670 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 735M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R8 M535DX uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 735M) vs 896 (Radeon R8 M535DX).
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 655 | 670+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 896+133% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 735M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R8 M535DX has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 735M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 735M draws 50W versus the Radeon R8 M535DX's 30W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R8 M535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 735M) vs 350W (Radeon R8 M535DX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1 | 22.3+70% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R8 M535DX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | GK107 | — |
| Release | June 25 2013 | June 4 2014 |
| Ranking | #726 | #800 |
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