GeForce 320M vs GeForce GT 230M

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 GeForce 320M is positioned at rank 101 and the GeForce GT 230M is on rank 95, so the GeForce GT 230M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 320M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#91

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

259%

#93

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

234%

#94

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

234%

#98

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

213%

#99

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

211%

#101

GeForce 320M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

99%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

97%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

96%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

93%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 230M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

504%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

484%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

478%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

478%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

477%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

474%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

468%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

466%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

462%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

461%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

455%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

454%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

446%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

446%

#79

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

556%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

100%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

96%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

86%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

85%

#95

GeForce GT 230M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#96

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

99%

#97

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

96%

#98

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

96%

#100

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

94%

#101

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

93%

#102

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

91%

#103

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

88%

#106

Radeon R7 250

MSRP: $89|Avg: $25

82%

#107

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

82%

#108

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 230M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (1 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 320M.

Insight	GeForce 320M	GeForce GT 230M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 230M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 320M and GeForce GT 230M

GeForce 320M

The GeForce 320M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points.

GeForce GT 230M

The GeForce GT 230M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 216 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 320M scores 210 and the GeForce GT 230M reaches 216 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 320M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 230M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 320M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 230M). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 320M) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230M). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 320M	GeForce GT 230M
G3D Mark Score	210	216+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	1.127 TFLOPS+167%
Boost Clock	549 MHz	1468 MHz+167%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	192 KB+33%	144 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 320M	GeForce GT 230M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 320M comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 230M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 230M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 320M) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 230M) — the GeForce 320M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 320M	GeForce GT 230M
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	1 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 320M) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 230M). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 320M	GeForce GT 230M
DirectX	10.1	10.1
OpenGL	3.3	3.3
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 320M) vs No (GeForce GT 230M). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 320M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 230M).

Feature	GeForce 320M	GeForce GT 230M
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 320M draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 230M's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The GeForce GT 230M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 320M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 230M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.