Radeon R5 235X vs Mobility Radeon HD 5165
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 Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is on rank 449, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5165
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5165 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $15), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235X | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2.5%) |
| 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5165
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 5165
The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 284 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 235X scores 277 and the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5165 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165). Raw compute: 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235X) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5165).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 277 | 284+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 800+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.216 TFLOPS+9% | 1.12 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+100% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 235X draws 80W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 5165's 50W — a 46.2% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 5165 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 235X) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5165). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 50W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5 | 5.7+63% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 235X launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 launched at $49 and now averages $15. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 18.9 (Mobility Radeon HD 5165) — the Mobility Radeon HD 5165 offers 2.2% better value. The Radeon R5 235X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Mobility Radeon HD 5165 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.5 | 18.9+2% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Broadway |
| Release | February 13 2014 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #655 | #846 |
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