Radeon R5 M335 vs GeForce 820A
Radeon R5 M335
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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 M335 is positioned at rank 547 and the GeForce 820A is on rank 452, so the GeForce 820A 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 M335
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 820A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 820A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 M335 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M335 | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 820A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 820A holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 35% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M335 | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+35%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 M335 and GeForce 820A
Radeon R5 M335
The Radeon R5 M335 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 549 points.
GeForce 820A
The GeForce 820A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 556 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M335 scores 549 and the GeForce 820A reaches 556 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M335 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 820A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M335) vs 256 (GeForce 820A). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M335) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 820A). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M335 | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 549 | 556+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 320+25% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6592 TFLOPS+12% | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1030 MHz | 1150 MHz+12% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 20+25% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 128 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M335 | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M335 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 820A has 512 MB. The Radeon R5 M335 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon R5 M335) vs 1 MB (GeForce 820A) — the GeForce 820A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M335 | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 1 MB+669% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M335 draws 75W versus the GeForce 820A's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 820A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M335) vs 350W (GeForce 820A). Power connectors: Mobile vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M335 | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 33W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70 |
| Perf/Watt | 7.3 | 16.8+130% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M335 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 820A launched at $100 and now averages $30. The GeForce 820A costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.7 (Radeon R5 M335) vs 18.5 (GeForce 820A) — the GeForce 820A offers 35% better value. The Radeon R5 M335 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M335 | GeForce 820A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $100-33% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $30-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.7 | 18.5+35% |
| Codename | Jet | GM108 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | July 22 2014 |
| Ranking | #922 | #832 |
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