GeForce GT 610 vs GeForce GT 230
GeForce GT 610
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GeForce GT 230
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 610 is positioned at rank 183 and the GeForce GT 230 is on rank 171, so the GeForce GT 230 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 610
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 230
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 610 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 230.
| Insight | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 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 8.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+8.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) | ✅More affordable ($44) |
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 610 and GeForce GT 230
GeForce GT 610
The GeForce GT 610 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 5 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 902 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 331 points. Launch price was $99.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 610 scores 331 and the GeForce GT 230 reaches 323 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 610 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 230 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 610) vs 384 (GeForce GT 230). Raw compute: 0.6927 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 610) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230).
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 331+2% | 323 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6927 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+63% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 144 KB+350% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 610 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 230 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 610 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 610) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 230) — the GeForce GT 230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 610) vs 10.0 (GeForce GT 230). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+10% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 4.2+27% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce GT 610) vs No (GeForce GT 230). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 610) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 230).
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 610 draws 65W versus the GeForce GT 230's 30W — a 73.7% difference. The GeForce GT 230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 610) vs 350W (GeForce GT 230). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 30W-54% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 168mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1 | 10.8+112% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 610 launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GT 230 launched at $44 and now averages $44. The GeForce GT 230 costs 10.2% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (GeForce GT 610) vs 7.3 (GeForce GT 230) — the GeForce GT 230 offers 7.4% better value. The GeForce GT 230 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 610 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | $44-10% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | $44-10% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8 | 7.3+7% |
| Codename | GK107 | GP108 |
| Release | June 5 2012 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #837 | #641 |
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