Radeon R5 235X vs GeForce 410M
Radeon R5 235X
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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 235X is positioned at rank 209 and the GeForce 410M is on rank 56, so the GeForce 410M 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 235X
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 410M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 235X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 410M.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 410M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 235X remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 235X and GeForce 410M
Radeon R5 235X
The Radeon R5 235X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 277 points. Launch price was $99.
GeForce 410M
The GeForce 410M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 271 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 235X scores 277 and the GeForce 410M reaches 271 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 235X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 410M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 384 (GeForce 410M). Raw compute: 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235X) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 410M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1176 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 410M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 277+2% | 271 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.216 TFLOPS+35% | 0.9032 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1176 MHz+18% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 192 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 410M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 235X comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 410M has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 235X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R5 235X) vs 1 MB (GeForce 410M) — the GeForce 410M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 410M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 11.0 (GeForce 410M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 410M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 235X) vs None (GeForce 410M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo VP4.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 410M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 Part 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 235X draws 80W versus the GeForce 410M's 33W — a 83.2% difference. The GeForce 410M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 235X) vs 350W (GeForce 410M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 410M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 33W-59% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5 | 8.2+134% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 410M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 410M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GM108 |
| Release | February 13 2014 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #655 | #847 |
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