Radeon 535DX vs GeForce GT 440
Radeon 535DX
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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 Radeon 535DX is positioned at rank 264 and the GeForce GT 440 is on rank 129, so the GeForce GT 440 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 535DX
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 440
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 535DX uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 535DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 440 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon 535DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 440 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon 535DX | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon 535DX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $40 (vs $40), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 0.5% better value per dollar than the GeForce GT 440.
| Insight | Radeon 535DX | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon 535DX and GeForce GT 440
Radeon 535DX
The Radeon 535DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 774 points.
GeForce GT 440
The GeForce GT 440 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 770 points. Launch price was $89.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon 535DX scores 774 and the GeForce GT 440 reaches 770 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 535DX is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GT 440 uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 535DX) vs 384 (GeForce GT 440). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon 535DX) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 440).
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 774 | 770 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+64% | 0.7626 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+300% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 535DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 440 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 440 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon 535DX) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 440) — the Radeon 535DX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 535DX draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 440's 64W — a 24.6% difference. The Radeon 535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 535DX) vs 300W (GeForce GT 440). Power connectors: None vs None.
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-22% | 64W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | None | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 65 |
| Perf/Watt | 15.5+29% | 12.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 535DX launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GT 440 launched at $79 and now averages $40. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.4 (Radeon 535DX) vs 19.3 (GeForce GT 440) — the Radeon 535DX offers 0.5% better value. The Radeon 535DX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon 535DX | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $79-61% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.4 | 19.3 |
| Codename | Lexa | GK107 |
| Release | March 27 2019 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #772 | #777 |
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