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Radeon R5 235
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GeForce GT 610
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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 GT 610 is on rank 183, so the GeForce GT 610 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 GT 610
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 235 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 610 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 235 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 235 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $49), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.5%) | ❌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 R5 235 and GeForce GT 610
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 GT 610
The GeForce GT 610 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 331 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 235 scores 336 and the GeForce GT 610 reaches 331 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 235 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 610 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 235) vs 384 (GeForce GT 610). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235) vs 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 610).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 336+2% | 331 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 384+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6592 TFLOPS | 0.6927 TFLOPS+5% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 20 | 32+60% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB+150% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 610 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 610 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 235) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 610) — the GeForce GT 610 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 235) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 610). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 4.4+5% | 4.2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon R5 235) vs No (GeForce GT 610). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon R5 235) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 610).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 235 draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 610's 65W — a 73.7% difference. The Radeon R5 235 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 235) vs 300W (GeForce GT 610). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 65°C.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-54% | 65W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 168mm | 145mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 65°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 11.2+120% | 5.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 235 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GT 610 launched at $49 and now averages $49. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.9 (Radeon R5 235) vs 6.8 (GeForce GT 610) — the Radeon R5 235 offers 1.5% better value. The Radeon R5 235 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | GeForce GT 610 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.9+1% | 6.8 |
| Codename | Jet | GK107 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | June 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #922 | #837 |
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