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Radeon R5 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. The Radeon R5 230 is positioned at rank #500 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 230
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 230 is significantly newer (2017 vs 2011). The Radeon R5 230 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon E6465 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon E6465 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 230.
| Insight | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R5 230 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R5 230 holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $49), it costs 49% less, resulting in a 88.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+88.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 Radeon E6465
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.
Radeon E6465
The Radeon E6465 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 2 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 231 points. Launch price was $239.99.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 230 scores 222 and the Radeon E6465 reaches 231 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 230 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon E6465 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 230) vs 480 (Radeon E6465).
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 222 | 231+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 480+25% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.2 (Radeon R5 230) vs 11_0 (Radeon E6465). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.2+2% | 11_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2 (Radeon R5 230) vs UVD 3 (Radeon E6465). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs UVD 3.
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | UVD 3 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 230 draws 50W versus the Radeon E6465's 45W — a 10.5% difference. The Radeon E6465 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 230) vs 350W (Radeon E6465). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 45W-10% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | 168mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4 | 5.1+16% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 230 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon E6465 launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon R5 230 costs 49% less ($24 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.9 (Radeon R5 230) vs 4.7 (Radeon E6465) — the Radeon R5 230 offers 89.4% better value. The Radeon R5 230 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon E6465 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-49% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.9+89% | 4.7 |
| Codename | Weston | Turks |
| Release | April 18 2017 | May 2 2011 |
| Ranking | #873 | #923 |
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