GeForce GT 230 vs Radeon HD 7450M
GeForce GT 230
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Radeon HD 7450M
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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 Radeon HD 7450M is on rank 328, 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 Radeon HD 7450M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7450M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 230.
| Insight | GeForce GT 230 | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7450M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 230 and Radeon HD 7450M
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.
Radeon HD 7450M
The Radeon HD 7450M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 330 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 230 scores 323 and the Radeon HD 7450M reaches 330 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 230 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 7450M uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 230) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7450M). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7450M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 323 | 330+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+30% | 0.864 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 160 KB+11% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Radeon HD 7450M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7450M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 230) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 7450M) — the GeForce GT 230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 230 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 7450M's 40W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GT 230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 230) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7450M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-25% | 40W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 10.8+30% | 8.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 230 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 230 | Radeon HD 7450M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $44 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $44 | — |
| Codename | GP108 | Heathrow |
| Release | May 17 2017 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #641 | #787 |
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