Radeon R3 vs GeForce GT 230
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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 R3 is positioned at rank 438 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 R3
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 230
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R3 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon R3 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 230 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 230 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R3.
| Insight | Radeon R3 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) |
| Longevity | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) | 🛑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 GeForce GT 230 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $44 versus $50 for the Radeon R3, it costs 12% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 16.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R3 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+16.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($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 R3 and GeForce GT 230
Radeon R3
The Radeon R3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 314 points.
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 R3 scores 314 and the GeForce GT 230 reaches 323 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R3 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GT 230 uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R3) vs 384 (GeForce GT 230). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R3 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 314 | 323+3% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.247 TFLOPS+11% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1218 MHz | 1468 MHz+21% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 144 KB+13% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R3 | 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: 64-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R3 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R3) vs 10.0 (GeForce GT 230). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R3 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0)+20% | 10.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+39% | 3.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3) vs No (GeForce GT 230). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP3. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R3) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce GT 230).
| Feature | Radeon R3 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD VP3 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R3 draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 230's 30W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R3) vs 350W (GeForce GT 230). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon R3 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 6.3 | 10.8+71% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R3 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GT 230 launched at $44 and now averages $44. The GeForce GT 230 costs 12% less ($6 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.3 (Radeon R3) vs 7.3 (GeForce GT 230) — the GeForce GT 230 offers 15.9% better value. The Radeon R3 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon R3 | GeForce GT 230 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $44-12% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $44-12% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.3 | 7.3+16% |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | GP108 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #757 | #641 |
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