Radeon R5 235X vs GeForce 510
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 510 is on rank 592, so the Radeon R5 235X 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 510
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 510 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The GeForce 510 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R5 235X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 510 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 235X.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 510 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $15 (vs $15), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 4.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon R5 235X.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4.7%) |
| 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 235X and GeForce 510
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 510
The GeForce 510 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 290 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 235X scores 277 and the GeForce 510 reaches 290 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 235X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 510 uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 2,048 (GeForce 510). Raw compute: 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235X) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce 510). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1155 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 277 | 290+5% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 2048+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.216 TFLOPS | 4.731 TFLOPS+289% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1155 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 16 | 40+150% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 0.16 MB | 2 MB+1150% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 510 has 2 GB. The GeForce 510 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 2 MB (GeForce 510) — the GeForce 510 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 11.0 (GeForce 510). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 235X) vs No (GeForce 510). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD VP4.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 235X draws 80W versus the GeForce 510's 25W — a 104.8% difference. The GeForce 510 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 235X) vs 350W (GeForce 510). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 25W-69% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | — | 64mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5 | 11.6+231% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 235X launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 510 launched at $99 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 19.3 (GeForce 510) — the GeForce 510 offers 4.3% better value. The GeForce 510 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 510 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-51% | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.5 | 19.3+4% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GA107 |
| Release | February 13 2014 | Maio 2022 |
| Ranking | #655 | #407 |
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