GeForce GT 230 vs FirePro V3800
GeForce GT 230
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FirePro V3800
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GT 230 is positioned at rank 171 and the FirePro V3800 is on rank 268, so the GeForce GT 230 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 230
Performance Per Dollar FirePro V3800
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 230 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). The GeForce GT 230 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The FirePro V3800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 230 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro V3800 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 230 | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The FirePro V3800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro V3800 holds the technical lead. Priced at $12 (vs $44), it costs 73% less, resulting in a 264.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 230 | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+264.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($44) | ✅More affordable ($12) |
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 GT 230 and FirePro V3800
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.
FirePro V3800
The FirePro V3800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 321 points. Launch price was $479.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 230 scores 323 and the FirePro V3800 reaches 321 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 230 is built on Pascal while the FirePro V3800 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 230) vs 800 (FirePro V3800). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230) vs 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V3800).
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 323 | 321 |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+2% | 1.104 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+80% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GT 230 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro V3800 has 4 GB. The FirePro V3800 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 230) vs 256 KB (FirePro V3800) — the GeForce GT 230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce GT 230) vs 11.2 (FirePro V3800). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.2+12% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.4+33% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 230) vs None (FirePro V3800). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD 2.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 230) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V3800).
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | UVD 2.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 230 draws 30W versus the FirePro V3800's 74W — a 84.6% difference. The GeForce GT 230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 230) vs 350W (FirePro V3800). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-59% | 74W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 10.8+151% | 4.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 230 launched at $44 MSRP and currently averages $44, while the FirePro V3800 launched at $129 and now averages $12. The FirePro V3800 costs 72.7% less ($32 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.3 (GeForce GT 230) vs 26.8 (FirePro V3800) — the FirePro V3800 offers 267.1% better value. The GeForce GT 230 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | FirePro V3800 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $44-66% | $129 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $44 | $12-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.3 | 26.8+267% |
| Codename | GP108 | Juniper |
| Release | May 17 2017 | April 26 2010 |
| Ranking | #641 | #780 |
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