Mobility Radeon HD 5450 vs GeForce GT 230M
Mobility Radeon HD 5450
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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 5450 is positioned at rank 502 and the GeForce GT 230M is on rank 95, so the GeForce GT 230M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 5450
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 230M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GT 230M is significantly newer (2017 vs 2010). 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5450 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 230M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 5450.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 230M 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 Mobility Radeon HD 5450 and GeForce GT 230M
Mobility Radeon HD 5450
The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 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: 214 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 scores 214 and the GeForce GT 230M reaches 216 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 230M uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) vs 384 (GeForce GT 230M). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230M).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 214 | 216 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+108% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40+67% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 144 KB+80% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 230M) — the GeForce GT 230M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 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: 11.2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) vs 10.1 (GeForce GT 230M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+11% | 10.1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) vs No (GeForce GT 230M). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD VP4.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 5450 draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 230M's 30W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 230M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 5450) vs 350W (GeForce GT 230M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.3 | 7.2+67% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 230M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 5450 | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Broadway | GP108 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #846 | #641 |
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