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Radeon R2E
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 230M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R2E.
| Insight | Radeon R2E | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 230M 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R2E and GeForce GT 230M
Radeon R2E
The Radeon R2E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 211 points. Launch price was $109.
GeForce GT 230M
The GeForce GT 230M 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: 216 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R2E scores 211 and the GeForce GT 230M reaches 216 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R2E is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 230M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R2E) vs 384 (GeForce GT 230M). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R2E) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230M).
| Feature | Radeon R2E | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 211 | 216+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8192 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+38% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 144 KB+13% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R2E | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R2E comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 230M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 230M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R2E) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 230M) — the GeForce GT 230M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R2E | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R2E draws 55W versus the GeForce GT 230M's 30W — a 58.8% difference. The GeForce GT 230M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R2E) vs 350W (GeForce GT 230M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R2E | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 30W-45% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 3.8 | 7.2+89% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 230M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R2E | GeForce GT 230M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | — |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GP108 |
| Release | December 20 2013 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #738 | #641 |
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