Radeon R5 235 vs GeForce 7950 GT
Radeon R5 235
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GeForce 7950 GT
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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 Radeon R5 235 is positioned at rank 421 and the GeForce 7950 GT is on rank 329, so the GeForce 7950 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 235
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7950 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 235 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 GeForce 7950 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 7950 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 0.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 R5 235 and GeForce 7950 GT
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.
GeForce 7950 GT
The GeForce 7950 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 346 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 235 scores 336 and the GeForce 7950 GT reaches 346 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 235 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 7950 GT uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 235) vs 640 (GeForce 7950 GT). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GT). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1085 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 336 | 346+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 640+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6592 TFLOPS | 1.389 TFLOPS+111% |
| Boost Clock | 1030 MHz | 1085 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 20 | 40+100% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 320 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 2 MB+1438% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 235 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7950 GT has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 235 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon R5 235) vs 2 MB (GeForce 7950 GT) — the GeForce 7950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 2 MB+1438% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 235) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7950 GT). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+24% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4+110% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon R5 235) vs No (GeForce 7950 GT). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon R5 235) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 7950 GT).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 235 draws 30W versus the GeForce 7950 GT's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R5 235 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 235) vs 250W (GeForce 7950 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 198mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-60% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 198mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 11.2+143% | 4.6 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 235 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 7950 GT launched at $299 and now averages $50. The Radeon R5 235 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.9 (Radeon R5 235) vs 6.9 (GeForce 7950 GT) — the GeForce 7950 GT offers 0% better value. The Radeon R5 235 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-84% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-2% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Codename | Jet | GM107 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | February 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #922 | #501 |
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