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Radeon R5 230
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GeForce GT 330M
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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 R5 230 is positioned at rank 500 and the GeForce GT 330M is on rank 114, so the GeForce GT 330M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 230
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 330M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 230 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 330M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 230 | GeForce GT 330M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 230 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 230 and GeForce GT 330M
Radeon R5 230
The Radeon R5 230 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 222 points.
GeForce GT 330M
The GeForce GT 330M 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: 221 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 230 scores 222 and the GeForce GT 330M reaches 221 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 230 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GT 330M uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 230) vs 384 (GeForce GT 330M). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 230) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 330M). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | GeForce GT 330M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 222 | 221 |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 1.127 TFLOPS+43% |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz | 1468 MHz+43% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 144 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | GeForce GT 330M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R5 230 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 330M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 330M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 230) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 330M) — the GeForce GT 330M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | GeForce GT 330M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 230) vs 11 (10_1) (GeForce GT 330M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | GeForce GT 330M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11 (10_1) |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon R5 230) vs No (GeForce GT 330M). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo VP4.
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | GeForce GT 330M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 230 draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 330M's 30W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 330M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 230) vs 350W (GeForce GT 330M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | GeForce GT 330M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 30W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4 | 7.4+68% |
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