Radeon R5 235X vs GeForce 9650M GS
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 9650M GS is on rank 680, 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 9650M GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 235X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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 9650M GS.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 9650M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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
The Radeon R5 235X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 235X holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $20), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 36.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 9650M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+36.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 235X and GeForce 9650M GS
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 9650M GS
The GeForce 9650M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 790 MHz to 835 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 270 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 235X scores 277 and the GeForce 9650M GS reaches 270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 235X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 9650M GS uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 768 (GeForce 9650M GS). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 835 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 9650M GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 277+3% | 270 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 768+20% |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+20% | 835 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 9650M GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9650M GS 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.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 9650M GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9650M GS). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 9650M GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 235X) vs No NVENC (G84) (GeForce 9650M GS). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD VP2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 9650M GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | No NVENC (G84) |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo HD VP2 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,WMV9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 235X draws 80W versus the GeForce 9650M GS's 30W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce 9650M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 235X) vs 350W (GeForce 9650M GS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 9650M GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 30W-63% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5 | 9.0+157% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 235X launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 9650M GS launched at $199 and now averages $20. The Radeon R5 235X costs 25% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 13.5 (GeForce 9650M GS) — the Radeon R5 235X offers 37% better value. The Radeon R5 235X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce 9650M GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-75% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.5+37% | 13.5 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | N13E-GE |
| Release | February 13 2014 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #655 | #690 |
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