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Quadro FX 1500M
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Radeon HD 6230
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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 Quadro FX 1500M is positioned at rank 307 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 Quadro FX 1500M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6230
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6230 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 1500M.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1500M | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6230 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 Quadro FX 1500M and Radeon HD 6230
Quadro FX 1500M
The Quadro FX 1500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 171 points. Launch price was $3,499.
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
The Quadro FX 1500M scores 171 and the Radeon HD 6230 reaches 179 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1500M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the Radeon HD 6230 uses TeraScale 3, both on 55 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1500M) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6230). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1500M) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6230).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1500M | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 171 | 179+5% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 1280+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.92 TFLOPS+209% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1500M | 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 | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Quadro FX 1500M) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6230) — the Radeon HD 6230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1500M | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1500M draws 189W versus the Radeon HD 6230's 186W — a 1.6% difference. The Radeon HD 6230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1500M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6230). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1500M | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 186W-2% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9 | 1.0+11% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6230 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1500M | Radeon HD 6230 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $10 |
| Codename | GT200B | Cayman |
| Release | November 11 2008 | December 1 2011 |
| Ranking | #815 | #598 |
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