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Radeon R5 235
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Mobility Radeon HD 565v
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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 R5 235 is positioned at rank 421 and the Mobility Radeon HD 565v is on rank 554, so the Radeon R5 235 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 Mobility Radeon HD 565v
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 235 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The Radeon R5 235 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 565v lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 565v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 565v offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 565v holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $49), it costs 59% less, resulting in a 157.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+157.4%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 235 and Mobility Radeon HD 565v
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 565v
The Mobility Radeon HD 565v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 353 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon R5 235 scores 336 versus the Mobility Radeon HD 565v's 353 — the Mobility Radeon HD 565v leads by 5.1%. The Radeon R5 235 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Mobility Radeon HD 565v uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 235) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 565v). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 565v).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 336 | 353+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 800+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6592 TFLOPS | 1.12 TFLOPS+70% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 20 | 40+100% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 235) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 565v) — the Mobility Radeon HD 565v has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| 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 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 565v). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon R5 235) vs UVD 2 (Mobility Radeon HD 565v). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 235 draws 30W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 565v's 50W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R5 235 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 235) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 565v). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.2+58% | 7.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 235 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Mobility Radeon HD 565v launched at $99 and now averages $20. The Mobility Radeon HD 565v costs 59.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.9 (Radeon R5 235) vs 17.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 565v) — the Mobility Radeon HD 565v offers 155.1% better value. The Radeon R5 235 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | Mobility Radeon HD 565v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-51% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $20-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.9 | 17.6+155% |
| Codename | Jet | Broadway |
| Release | May 15 2016 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #922 | #846 |
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