Radeon HD 6230 vs Quadro FX 580
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 Radeon HD 6230 is positioned at rank 273 and the Quadro FX 580 is on rank 355, 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 Quadro FX 580
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% 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 | Radeon HD 6230 | Quadro FX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| 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
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 $500), it costs 98% less, resulting in a 4844.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6230 | Quadro FX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+4844.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($10) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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 Quadro FX 580
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.
Quadro FX 580
The Quadro FX 580 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: 181 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6230 scores 179 and the Quadro FX 580 reaches 181 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6230 is built on TeraScale 3 while the Quadro FX 580 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 6230) vs 240 (Quadro FX 580). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6230) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 580).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | Quadro FX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 179 | 181+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280+433% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.92 TFLOPS+209% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | Quadro FX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6230) vs 256 KB (Quadro FX 580) — the Radeon HD 6230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | Quadro FX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6230 draws 186W versus the Quadro FX 580's 189W — a 1.6% difference. The Radeon HD 6230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6230) vs 350W (Quadro FX 580). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | Quadro FX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 186W-2% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6230 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the Quadro FX 580 launched at $199 and now averages $500. The Radeon HD 6230 costs 98% less ($490 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (Radeon HD 6230) vs 0.4 (Quadro FX 580) — the Radeon HD 6230 offers 4375% better value. The Radeon HD 6230 is the newer GPU (2011 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6230 | Quadro FX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50-75% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-98% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.9+4375% | 0.4 |
| Codename | Cayman | GT200B |
| Release | December 1 2011 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #598 | #815 |
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