GeForce GT 230M vs Quadro FX 4500

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 230M is positioned at rank #95 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 230M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

504%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

484%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

478%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

478%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

477%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

474%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

468%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

466%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

462%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

461%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

455%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

454%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

446%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

446%

#79

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

556%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

100%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

96%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

86%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

85%

#95

GeForce GT 230M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#96

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

99%

#97

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

96%

#98

Radeon R7 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

96%

#100

Radeon 550X

MSRP: $109|Avg: $45

94%

#101

GeForce GT 720

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

93%

#102

Radeon R7 240

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

91%

#103

Radeon R7 G

MSRP: $69|Avg: $51

88%

#106

Radeon R7 250

MSRP: $89|Avg: $25

82%

#107

GeForce GT 640

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

82%

#108

GeForce GT 640 Rev. 2

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

82%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GT 230M is significantly newer (2017 vs 2008). The GeForce GT 230M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 4500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 4500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 230M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 230M	Quadro FX 4500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 4500 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.

GeForce GT 230M Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 4500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 230M and Quadro FX 4500

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.

Quadro FX 4500

The Quadro FX 4500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 227 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 230M scores 216 versus the Quadro FX 4500's 227 — the Quadro FX 4500 leads by 5.1%. The GeForce GT 230M is built on Pascal while the Quadro FX 4500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 230M) vs 240 (Quadro FX 4500). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230M) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 4500).

Feature	GeForce GT 230M	Quadro FX 4500
G3D Mark Score	216	227+5%
Architecture	Pascal	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	14 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	384+60%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS+81%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	24	80+233%
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 230M	Quadro FX 4500
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 230M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 4500 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 230M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 230M) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 4500) — the GeForce GT 230M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 230M	Quadro FX 4500
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+100%	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: 10.1 (GeForce GT 230M) vs 9_0c (Quadro FX 4500). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GT 230M	Quadro FX 4500
DirectX	10.1+12%	9_0c
Max Displays	1	2+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 230M draws 30W versus the Quadro FX 4500's 189W — a 145.2% difference. The GeForce GT 230M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 230M) vs 350W (Quadro FX 4500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 230mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GT 230M	Quadro FX 4500
TDP	30W-84%	189W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	230mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	7.2+500%	1.2