Radeon R5 235X vs NVS 310
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 NVS 310 is on rank 305, 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 NVS 310
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 235X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 NVS 310.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235X | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| 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 | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The NVS 310 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the NVS 310 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 48.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235X | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 NVS 310
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.
NVS 310
The NVS 310 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 275 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 235X scores 277 and the NVS 310 reaches 275 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 235X is built on GCN 1.0 while the NVS 310 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 512 (NVS 310). Raw compute: 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235X) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 310). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1033 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 277 | 275 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+25% | 512 ×2 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.216 TFLOPS+15% | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1033 MHz+3% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 ×2 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 ×2 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 256 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 NVS 310 has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 235X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon R5 235X) vs 1 MB (NVS 310) — the NVS 310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 12 (11_0) (NVS 310). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 12 (11_0)+7% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 235X) vs Fermi NVENC (NVS 310). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs VP4.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | Fermi NVENC |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | VP4 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 235X draws 80W versus the NVS 310's 68W — a 16.2% difference. The NVS 310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 235X) vs 350W (NVS 310). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 68W-15% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5 | 4.0+14% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 235X launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the NVS 310 launched at $159 and now averages $10. The NVS 310 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 27.5 (NVS 310) — the NVS 310 offers 48.6% better value. The NVS 310 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | NVS 310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-69% | $159 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.5 | 27.5+49% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GM107 |
| Release | February 13 2014 | November 4 2015 |
| Ranking | #655 | #826 |
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