Mobility Radeon HD 540v vs Radeon HD 6230
Mobility Radeon HD 540v
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 540v is positioned at rank 540 and the Radeon HD 6230 is on rank 273, so the Radeon HD 6230 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 540v
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6230
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 540v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6230.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 6230 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 6230 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $15), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 42.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+42.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($15) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 540v and Radeon HD 6230
Mobility Radeon HD 540v
The Mobility Radeon HD 540v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 188 points.
Radeon HD 6230
The Radeon HD 6230 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 179 points. Launch price was $180.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Mobility Radeon HD 540v scores 188 versus the Radeon HD 6230's 179 — the Mobility Radeon HD 540v leads by 5%. The Mobility Radeon HD 540v is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 6230 uses TeraScale 3, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6230). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6230).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 188+5% | 179 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 800 | 1280+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+71% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 80+100% |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 320 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6230) — the Radeon HD 6230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 6230). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1 | 11.2+11% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 6230). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 2.2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD 2.2 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 540v draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6230's 186W — a 115.3% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 540v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6230). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-73% | 186W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.8+280% | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 540v launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the Radeon HD 6230 launched at $50 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 6230 costs 33.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.5 (Mobility Radeon HD 540v) vs 17.9 (Radeon HD 6230) — the Radeon HD 6230 offers 43.2% better value. The Radeon HD 6230 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 540v | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.5 | 17.9+43% |
| Codename | Broadway | Cayman |
| Release | January 7 2010 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #846 | #598 |
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