GeForce GT 230M vs Radeon E6465
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. 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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 230M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 230M is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). 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 Radeon E6465 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon E6465 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.9% 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 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 Radeon E6465 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 Radeon E6465
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.
Radeon E6465
The Radeon E6465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 2 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 231 points. Launch price was $239.99.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GT 230M scores 216 versus the Radeon E6465's 231 — the Radeon E6465 leads by 6.9%. The GeForce GT 230M is built on Pascal while the Radeon E6465 uses TeraScale 2, both on 14 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 230M) vs 480 (Radeon E6465).
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 216 | 231+7% |
| Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 480+25% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 230M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon E6465 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.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce GT 230M) vs 11_0 (Radeon E6465). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11_0+9% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 230M) vs UVD 3 (Radeon E6465). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 230M draws 30W versus the Radeon E6465's 45W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GT 230M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 230M) vs 350W (Radeon E6465). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-33% | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.2+41% | 5.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 230M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $49 |
| Codename | GP108 | Turks |
| Release | May 17 2017 | May 2 2011 |
| Ranking | #641 | #923 |
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