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GeForce 605
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GeForce GT 230
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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 GeForce 605 is positioned at rank 115 and the GeForce GT 230 is on rank 171, so the GeForce 605 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 605
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 230
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 605 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 230.
| Insight | GeForce 605 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 605 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 605 holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $44), it costs 32% less, resulting in a 49.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 605 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+49.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($44) |
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 GeForce 605 and GeForce GT 230
GeForce 605
The GeForce 605 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points. Launch price was $99.
GeForce GT 230
The GeForce GT 230 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: 323 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 605 scores 330 and the GeForce GT 230 reaches 323 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 605 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 230 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 605) vs 384 (GeForce GT 230). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce 605) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230).
| Feature | GeForce 605 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 330+2% | 323 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+63% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 144 KB+350% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 605 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce 605) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 230) — the GeForce GT 230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 605 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 605) vs 10.0 (GeForce GT 230). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 605 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+20% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 605) vs No (GeForce GT 230). Decoder: VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 605) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 230).
| Feature | GeForce 605 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | VP5 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 605 draws 65W versus the GeForce GT 230's 30W — a 73.7% difference. The GeForce GT 230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce 605) vs 350W (GeForce GT 230). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 605 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 30W-54% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1 | 10.8+112% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 605 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GT 230 launched at $44 and now averages $44. The GeForce 605 costs 31.8% less ($14 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.0 (GeForce 605) vs 7.3 (GeForce GT 230) — the GeForce 605 offers 50.7% better value. The GeForce GT 230 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 605 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $30-32% | $44 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-32% | $44 |
| Performance per Dollar | 11.0+51% | 7.3 |
| Codename | GK107 | GP108 |
| Release | June 5 2012 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #837 | #641 |
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