Radeon HD 6230 vs GeForce Go 7900 GS
Radeon HD 6230
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GeForce Go 7900 GS
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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 Radeon HD 6230 is positioned at rank 273 and the GeForce Go 7900 GS is on rank 383, 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 Radeon HD 6230
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7900 GS
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6230 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7900 GS.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 Radeon HD 6230 and GeForce Go 7900 GS
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.
GeForce Go 7900 GS
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 178 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6230 scores 179 and the GeForce Go 7900 GS reaches 178 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6230 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce Go 7900 GS uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6230) vs 768 (GeForce Go 7900 GS).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 179 | 178 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+67% | 768 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 6230 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7900 GS has 256 MB. The Radeon HD 6230 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 6230) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GS). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+24% | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 6230) vs No (GeForce Go 7900 GS). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6230 draws 186W versus the GeForce Go 7900 GS's 30W — a 144.4% difference. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6230) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GS). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 30W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | 168mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 5.9+490% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce Go 7900 GS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | — |
| Codename | Cayman | N14P-GT |
| Release | December 1 2011 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #598 | #616 |
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