Radeon R5 235 vs GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon R5 235

2016Core: 780 MHzBoost: 1030 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R5 235

336

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 540v

10,064

+2895.2%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2895.2% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (6 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 235.

Insight	Radeon R5 235	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2895.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2895.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+500%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $60), it costs 18% less, resulting in a 2346.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 235	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2346.1%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($49)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

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

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 235 and GeForce GTX 1060

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 GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon R5 235 scores 336 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 2895.2%. The Radeon R5 235 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 235) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 235	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	336	10,064+2895%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	320	2560+700%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6592 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1246%
Boost Clock	1030 MHz	1733 MHz+68%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	20	160+700%
L1 Cache	80 KB	960 KB+1100%
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	2 MB+1438%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 235	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon R5 235) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 235	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	6 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	2 MB+1438%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 235) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R5 235	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	11.2	12+7%
Vulkan	N/A	1.3
OpenGL	4.4	4.5+2%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Radeon R5 235) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon R5 235) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon R5 235	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	None	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 3.1	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 235 draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 142.9% difference. The Radeon R5 235 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 235) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon R5 235	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	30W-83%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	168mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	11.2	55.9+399%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 235 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon R5 235 costs 18.3% less ($11 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.9 (Radeon R5 235) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2330.4% better value.