Radeon R5 235 vs Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual
Radeon R5 235
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Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual
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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 Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual is on rank 627, 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 Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% 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 | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| 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 | — |
💎 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 $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 1.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235 | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual
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.
Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual
The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 338 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 235 scores 336 and the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual reaches 338 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 235) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 336 | 338 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320 | 640+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R5 235 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual 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.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 235 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual's 50W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R5 235 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 235) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 11.2+65% | 6.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 235 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual launched at $150 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 6.8 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual) — the Radeon R5 235 offers 1.5% better value. The Radeon R5 235 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235 | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8470 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-67% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-2% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.9+1% | 6.8 |
| Codename | Jet | — |
| Release | May 15 2016 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #922 | #863 |
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