Radeon R5 235 vs FirePro RG220

Radeon R5 235

2016Core: 780 MHzBoost: 1030 MHz

FirePro RG220

2013Core: 825 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R5 235

336

+0.3%

Mobility Radeon HD 540v

335

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

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 Radeon R5 235 is positioned at rank #421 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 Radeon R5 235

#411

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1583%

#413

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1435%

#414

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1431%

#418

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1301%

#419

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1292%

#421

Radeon R5 235

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#422

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#423

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#424

Radeon R5 310

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#425

Radeon HD 7690M XT

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#426

Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#427

Radeon R7 A265

MSRP: $149|Avg: $149

97%

#428

Radeon R9 M470

MSRP: $350|Avg: $80

97%

#429

Radeon R9 M385X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#431

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

96%

#432

Mobility Radeon HD 5570

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

96%

#433

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

#434

GeForce GT 520MX

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

94%

#435

Radeon R5 330

MSRP: $81|Avg: $45

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5 235 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% 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 FirePro RG220.

Insight	Radeon R5 235	FirePro RG220
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro RG220 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro RG220 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $49), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 144.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 235	FirePro RG220
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+144.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($20)

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.

Radeon R5 235 Benchmark Check

FirePro RG220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 235 and FirePro RG220

Radeon R5 235

The Radeon R5 235 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 336 points.

FirePro RG220

The FirePro RG220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $1,099.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 235 scores 336 and the FirePro RG220 reaches 335 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 235 is built on GCN 1.0 while the FirePro RG220 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 235) vs 768 (FirePro RG220). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235) vs 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro RG220).

Feature	Radeon R5 235	FirePro RG220
G3D Mark Score	336	335
Architecture	GCN 1.0	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	768+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6592 TFLOPS	1.267 TFLOPS+92%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	20	48+140%
L1 Cache	80 KB	192 KB+140%
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 235	FirePro RG220
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R5 235 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro RG220 has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 235 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 235) vs 512 KB (FirePro RG220) — the FirePro RG220 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 235	FirePro RG220
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	512 KB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 235) vs 10.1 (FirePro RG220). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R5 235	FirePro RG220
DirectX	11.2+11%	10.1
Vulkan	N/A	N/A
OpenGL	4.4+33%	3.3
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Radeon R5 235) vs None (FirePro RG220). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs None.

Feature	Radeon R5 235	FirePro RG220
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	UVD 3.1	None
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 235 draws 30W versus the FirePro RG220's 150W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon R5 235 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 235) vs 350W (FirePro RG220). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 170mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs Unknown.

Feature	Radeon R5 235	FirePro RG220
TDP	30W-80%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	168mm	170mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75	Unknown-100%
Perf/Watt	11.2+409%	2.2

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 235 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the FirePro RG220 launched at $0 and now averages $20. The FirePro RG220 costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.9 (Radeon R5 235) vs 16.8 (FirePro RG220) — the FirePro RG220 offers 143.5% better value. The Radeon R5 235 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).