Radeon R5 235X vs GeForce GT 520M
Radeon R5 235X
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GT 520M is on rank 253, 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 GT 520M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 520M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. 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 GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 $60), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 290.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+290.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60) |
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 GT 520M
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 GT 520M
The GeForce GT 520M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 284 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 235X scores 277 and the GeForce GT 520M reaches 284 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 235X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 520M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 384 (GeForce GT 520M). Raw compute: 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235X) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 520M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 967 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 277 | 284+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+67% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.216 TFLOPS+64% | 0.7427 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz+3% | 967 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+400% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 520M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11.0 |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 235X) vs No (GeForce GT 520M). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD VP4.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 235X draws 80W versus the GeForce GT 520M's 50W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce GT 520M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 235X) vs 350W (GeForce GT 520M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 50W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5 | 5.7+63% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 235X launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce GT 520M launched at $60. The Radeon R5 235X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | GeForce GT 520M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-18% | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GK107 |
| Release | February 13 2014 | January 9 2013 |
| Ranking | #655 | #792 |
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