GeForce GT 230 vs Mobility Radeon HD 560v
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 GT 230 is positioned at rank 171 and the Mobility Radeon HD 560v is on rank 633, 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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v
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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v 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 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Mobility Radeon HD 560v offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 230 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 560v holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $44), it costs 32% less, resulting in a 44.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 230 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+44.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($44) | ✅More affordable ($30) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 560v
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.
Mobility Radeon HD 560v
The Mobility Radeon HD 560v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 318 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 230 scores 323 and the Mobility Radeon HD 560v reaches 318 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 230 is built on Pascal while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 230) vs 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230) vs 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 560v).
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 323+2% | 318 |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 1.12 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 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 230 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v has 1 GB. The Mobility Radeon HD 560v offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 230) vs 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) — the GeForce GT 230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce GT 230) vs 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 10.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 230 draws 30W versus the Mobility Radeon HD 560v's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 230) vs 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 560v). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 10.8+69% | 6.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 230 launched at $44 MSRP and currently averages $44, while the Mobility Radeon HD 560v launched at $150 and now averages $30. The Mobility Radeon HD 560v costs 31.8% less ($14 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.3 (GeForce GT 230) vs 10.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 560v) — the Mobility Radeon HD 560v offers 45.2% better value. The GeForce GT 230 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | Mobility Radeon HD 560v |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $44-71% | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $44 | $30-32% |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.3 | 10.6+45% |
| Codename | GP108 | Broadway |
| Release | May 17 2017 | January 7 2010 |
| Ranking | #641 | #846 |
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