GeForce GT 330M vs Radeon R5 230
GeForce GT 330M
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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 330M is positioned at rank 114 and the Radeon R5 230 is on rank 500, so the GeForce GT 330M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 330M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 230
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 230 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 330M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 330M | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 R5 230 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 330M and Radeon R5 230
GeForce GT 330M
The GeForce GT 330M 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: 221 points. Launch price was $79.
Radeon R5 230
The Radeon R5 230 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 330M scores 221 and the Radeon R5 230 reaches 222 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 330M is built on Pascal while the Radeon R5 230 uses GCN 3.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 330M) vs 384 (Radeon R5 230). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 330M) vs 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 230). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1024 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 330M | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 221 | 222 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS+43% | 0.7864 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+43% | 1024 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB+50% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 330M | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 330M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 230 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 330M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce GT 330M) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 230) — the GeForce GT 330M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 330M | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+300% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (10_1) (GeForce GT 330M) vs 11.2 (Radeon R5 230). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 330M | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (10_1) | 11.2+2% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 330M) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon R5 230). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs UVD 2.2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 330M | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 2.2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP4 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 330M draws 30W versus the Radeon R5 230's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 330M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 330M) vs 350W (Radeon R5 230). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GT 330M | Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.4+68% | 4.4 |
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