Radeon R5 235X vs Radeon HD 2600 XT
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 Radeon HD 2600 XT is on rank 677, 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 Radeon HD 2600 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 2600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 235X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235X | Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 $40), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 161% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235X | Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+161%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 Radeon HD 2600 XT
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.
Radeon HD 2600 XT
The Radeon HD 2600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2013. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 283 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 235X scores 277 and the Radeon HD 2600 XT reaches 283 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 235X is built on GCN 1.0 while the Radeon HD 2600 XT uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 480 (Radeon HD 2600 XT). Raw compute: 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235X) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 2600 XT).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 277 | 283+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+33% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.216 TFLOPS+75% | 0.696 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB+233% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R5 235X comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 2600 XT 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 | Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 235X draws 80W versus the Radeon HD 2600 XT's 25W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon HD 2600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 235X) vs 350W (Radeon HD 2600 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 25W-69% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5 | 11.3+223% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 235X launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 2600 XT launched at $199 and now averages $40. The Radeon R5 235X costs 62.5% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 7.1 (Radeon HD 2600 XT) — the Radeon R5 235X offers 160.6% better value. The Radeon R5 235X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-75% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-63% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.5+161% | 7.1 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Thames |
| Release | February 13 2014 | January 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #655 | #883 |
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