Radeon R8 M535DX vs GeForce GT 630
Radeon R8 M535DX
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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 R8 M535DX is positioned at rank 498 and the GeForce GT 630 is on rank 126, so the GeForce GT 630 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R8 M535DX
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 630
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 630 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The GeForce GT 630 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R8 M535DX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R8 M535DX.
| Insight | Radeon R8 M535DX | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 630 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $150 for the Radeon R8 M535DX, it costs 87% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 666.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R8 M535DX | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+666.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 R8 M535DX and GeForce GT 630
Radeon R8 M535DX
The Radeon R8 M535DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2014. It features the GCN architecture. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 670 points.
GeForce GT 630
The GeForce GT 630 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2022. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1740 MHz to 1785 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 685 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R8 M535DX scores 670 and the GeForce GT 630 reaches 685 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R8 M535DX is built on GCN while the GeForce GT 630 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 896 (Radeon R8 M535DX) vs 512 (GeForce GT 630).
| Feature | Radeon R8 M535DX | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 670 | 685+2% |
| Architecture | GCN | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 896+75% | 512 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R8 M535DX | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R8 M535DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 630 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 630 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R8 M535DX | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R8 M535DX draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 630's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R8 M535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R8 M535DX) vs 300W (GeForce GT 630). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | Radeon R8 M535DX | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-60% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 78 |
| Perf/Watt | 22.3+145% | 9.1 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R8 M535DX launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GT 630 launched at $69 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 630 costs 86.7% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.5 (Radeon R8 M535DX) vs 34.3 (GeForce GT 630) — the GeForce GT 630 offers 662.2% better value. The GeForce GT 630 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R8 M535DX | GeForce GT 630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $69-54% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $20-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.5 | 34.3+662% |
| Codename | — | TU117 |
| Release | June 4 2014 | June 28 2022 |
| Ranking | #800 | #444 |
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