Radeon HD 7540D vs GeForce GT 230
Radeon HD 7540D
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GeForce GT 230
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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 7540D is positioned at rank 230 and the GeForce GT 230 is on rank 171, so the GeForce GT 230 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 7540D
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 230
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7540D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 230.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7540D | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑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
The Radeon HD 7540D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7540D holds the technical lead. Priced at $5 (vs $44), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 801.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7540D | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+801.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($5) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($44) |
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 7540D and GeForce GT 230
Radeon HD 7540D
The Radeon HD 7540D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 331 points. Launch price was $449.
GeForce GT 230
The GeForce GT 230 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: 323 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7540D scores 331 and the GeForce GT 230 reaches 323 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7540D is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 230 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 7540D) vs 384 (GeForce GT 230). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7540D) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7540D | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 331+2% | 323 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+367% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+154% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1250 MHz | 1468 MHz+17% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 112+367% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+211% | 144 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7540D | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 768 KB (Radeon HD 7540D) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 230) — the Radeon HD 7540D has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7540D | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7540D draws 200W versus the GeForce GT 230's 30W — a 147.8% difference. The GeForce GT 230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7540D) vs 350W (GeForce GT 230). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7540D | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 30W-85% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.7 | 10.8+535% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 7540D launched at $67 MSRP and currently averages $5, while the GeForce GT 230 launched at $44 and now averages $44. The Radeon HD 7540D costs 88.6% less ($39 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 66.2 (Radeon HD 7540D) vs 7.3 (GeForce GT 230) — the Radeon HD 7540D offers 806.8% better value. The GeForce GT 230 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7540D | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $67 | $44-34% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5-89% | $44 |
| Performance per Dollar | 66.2+807% | 7.3 |
| Codename | Tahiti | GP108 |
| Release | January 31 2012 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #454 | #641 |
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