GeForce GT 230M vs GeForce Go 7800 GTX
GeForce GT 230M
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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 230M is positioned at rank 95 and the GeForce Go 7800 GTX is on rank 179, so the GeForce GT 230M 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 230M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7800 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 230M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (1 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7800 GTX.
| Insight | GeForce GT 230M | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 230M 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 230M and GeForce Go 7800 GTX
GeForce GT 230M
The GeForce GT 230M 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: 216 points. Launch price was $79.
GeForce Go 7800 GTX
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 230M scores 216 and the GeForce Go 7800 GTX reaches 210 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 230M is built on Pascal while the GeForce Go 7800 GTX uses Kepler, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 230M) vs 2,880 (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230M) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 928 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 216+3% | 210 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Kepler |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2880+650% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 5.345 TFLOPS+374% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+58% | 928 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 24 | 240+900% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 240 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 230M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7800 GTX has 256 MB. The GeForce GT 230M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 230M) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) — the GeForce Go 7800 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+300% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1.5 MB+200% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 230M) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 230M) vs No (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 230M) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7800 GTX).
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 230M draws 30W versus the GeForce Go 7800 GTX's 250W — a 157.1% difference. The GeForce GT 230M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 230M) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-88% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.2+800% | 0.8 |
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