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.

Overview

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.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 235X

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104%

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103%

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102%

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101%

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Radeon R5 235X

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100%

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97%

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96%

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94%

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92%

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92%

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90%

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90%

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89%

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89%

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89%

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88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon R5 235X across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R5 235X specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 235X scores 277 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 1.0 (2012−2020) architecture (codename: Cape Verde), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 640 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.216 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1000 MHz.

Specification	Radeon R5 235X
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	277
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Cape Verde
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	640
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1000 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.216 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	38.00 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	1,500 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#655

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R5 235X is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon R5 235X
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	1 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	160 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R5 235X supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 11.2— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Radeon R5 235X
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	11.2
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 1.2

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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, HDMIx 1 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0, decoder: UVD 3.1— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

Specification	Radeon R5 235X
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	DVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors	HDMIx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	VCE 1.0
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 3.1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 235X draws 80 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 168mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	Radeon R5 235X
TDPPower consumption under load	80 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	168mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $49), the Radeon R5 235X delivers 18 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #655 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon R5 235X
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$49
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$15
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#655
Release Date	February 13 2014
Release Year	2014

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	16
TMUs	40
Vram	1 GB
DLSS/FSR	FSR upscaling
L1 Cache	160 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB
Boost Clock	1000 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	640
Upscaling Tech	AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	1,500 million
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation: No \| AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No \| FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate	38.00
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	80 Watt
Floating Point Performance	1.216 TFLOPS