GeForce GTS 160M vs Radeon R8 M535DX
GeForce GTS 160M
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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 GTS 160M is positioned at rank 275 and the Radeon R8 M535DX is on rank 498, so the GeForce GTS 160M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTS 160M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R8 M535DX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTS 160M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R8 M535DX.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 160M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTS 160M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTS 160M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 406.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTS 160M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+406.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 GTS 160M and Radeon R8 M535DX
GeForce GTS 160M
The GeForce GTS 160M 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: 679 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 GTS 160M scores 679 and the Radeon R8 M535DX reaches 670 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTS 160M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R8 M535DX uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 896 (Radeon R8 M535DX).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 160M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 679+1% | 670 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 896+133% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTS 160M | 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 GTS 160M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R8 M535DX has 512 MB. The GeForce GTS 160M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 160M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTS 160M draws 45W versus the Radeon R8 M535DX's 30W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R8 M535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 350W (Radeon R8 M535DX). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTS 160M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W | 30W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 15.1 | 22.3+48% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTS 160M costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.6 (GeForce GTS 160M) vs 4.5 (Radeon R8 M535DX) — the GeForce GTS 160M offers 402.2% better value. The Radeon R8 M535DX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GTS 160M | Radeon R8 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-80% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 22.6+402% | 4.5 |
| Codename | GK107 | — |
| Release | March 22 2012 | June 4 2014 |
| Ranking | #828 | #800 |
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