GeForce GT 230 vs Radeon R5E

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. The GeForce GT 230 is positioned at rank #171 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 GT 230

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

988%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

949%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

938%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

937%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

935%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

930%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

918%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

914%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

906%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

904%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

893%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

891%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

875%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

874%

#92

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#93

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#94

Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

93%

#95

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500U

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

92%

#156

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1090%

#171

GeForce GT 230

MSRP: $44|Avg: $44

100%

#172

Radeon HD 6670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

100%

#175

Radeon R5 420

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

98%

#176

Radeon R7 A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $50

98%

#177

Radeon HD 6570

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

96%

#178

Radeon HD 8370D

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

96%

#181

Radeon HD 8310E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

#183

GeForce GT 610

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

92%

#185

Radeon HD 6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#186

Radeon HD 8450G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 230 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5E.

Insight	GeForce GT 230	Radeon R5E
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 230 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 230 holds the technical lead. Priced at $44 (vs $49), it costs 10% less, resulting in a 14.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 230	Radeon R5E
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+14.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($44)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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.

GeForce GT 230 Benchmark Check

Radeon R5E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 230 and Radeon R5E

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 R5E

The Radeon R5E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 315 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 230 scores 323 and the Radeon R5E reaches 315 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 230 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R5E uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 230) vs 512 (Radeon R5E). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R5E).

Feature	GeForce GT 230	Radeon R5E
G3D Mark Score	323+3%	315
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS+38%	0.8192 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	144 KB+13%	128 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 230	Radeon R5E
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 230) vs 256 KB (Radeon R5E) — the GeForce GT 230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 230	Radeon R5E
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce GT 230) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R5E). Vulkan: None vs 1.2. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 230	Radeon R5E
DirectX	10.0	12 (12_0)+20%
Vulkan	None	1.2
OpenGL	3.3	4.6+39%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 230) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R5E). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 230) vs H.264,MPEG-4 (Radeon R5E).

Feature	GeForce GT 230	Radeon R5E
Encoder	No	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP3	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 230 draws 30W versus the Radeon R5E's 15W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon R5E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 230) vs 0W (Radeon R5E). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GT 230	Radeon R5E
TDP	30W	15W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	168mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75
Perf/Watt	10.8	21.0+94%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 230 launched at $44 MSRP and currently averages $44, while the Radeon R5E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The GeForce GT 230 costs 10.2% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.3 (GeForce GT 230) vs 6.4 (Radeon R5E) — the GeForce GT 230 offers 14.1% better value. The GeForce GT 230 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).