Radeon HD 6230 vs GeForce GT 325M
Radeon HD 6230
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GeForce GT 325M
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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 Radeon HD 6230 is positioned at rank 273 and the GeForce GT 325M is on rank 274, 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 GT 325M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6230 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 325M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 $20), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 110.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+110.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($20) |
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 GT 325M
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 GT 325M
The GeForce GT 325M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 170 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 6230 scores 179 versus the GeForce GT 325M's 170 — the Radeon HD 6230 leads by 5.3%. The Radeon HD 6230 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GT 325M uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6230) vs 384 (GeForce GT 325M). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6230) vs 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 325M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 179+5% | 170 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+155% | 0.7526 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+900% | 32 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GT 325M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 325M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6230) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 325M) — the Radeon HD 6230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon HD 6230) vs 11 (10_1) (GeForce GT 325M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11 (10_1) |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon HD 6230) vs CUDA (GeForce GT 325M). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo VP4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | CUDA |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6230 draws 186W versus the GeForce GT 325M's 50W — a 115.3% difference. The GeForce GT 325M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6230) vs 350W (GeForce GT 325M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W | 50W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 3.4+240% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6230 costs 50% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (Radeon HD 6230) vs 8.5 (GeForce GT 325M) — the Radeon HD 6230 offers 110.6% better value. The GeForce GT 325M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-50% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.9+111% | 8.5 |
| Codename | Cayman | GK107 |
| Release | December 1 2011 | June 25 2013 |
| Ranking | #598 | #726 |
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