Radeon R5 235X vs Radeon HD 8400
Radeon R5 235X
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Radeon HD 8400
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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 8400 is on rank 142, so the Radeon HD 8400 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 8400
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 235X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% 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 Radeon HD 8400.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235X | Radeon HD 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8400 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8400 holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 193.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 235X | Radeon HD 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+193.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($5) |
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 8400
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 8400
The Radeon HD 8400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 271 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 235X scores 277 and the Radeon HD 8400 reaches 271 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 8400 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 8400). Raw compute: 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235X) vs 2.56 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8400).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Radeon HD 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 277+2% | 271 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1280+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.216 TFLOPS | 2.56 TFLOPS+111% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 160 KB | 320 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Radeon HD 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8400 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. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R5 235X) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 8400) — the Radeon HD 8400 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Radeon HD 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 11.1 (Radeon HD 8400). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Radeon HD 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2 | 11.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 235X) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon HD 8400). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Radeon HD 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 235X draws 80W versus the Radeon HD 8400's 200W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R5 235X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 235X) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8400). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Radeon HD 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-60% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5+150% | 1.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 235X launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 8400 launched at $30 and now averages $5. The Radeon HD 8400 costs 66.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.5 (Radeon R5 235X) vs 54.2 (Radeon HD 8400) — the Radeon HD 8400 offers 193% better value. The Radeon R5 235X is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R5 235X | Radeon HD 8400 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | $30-39% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $5-67% |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.5 | 54.2+193% |
| Codename | Cape Verde | Pitcairn |
| Release | February 13 2014 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #655 | #460 |
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