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Radeon R5 230
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Radeon HD 6470M
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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 Radeon HD 6470M is on rank 382, so the Radeon HD 6470M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 230
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6470M
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 HD 6470M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6470M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 R5 230.
| Insight | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| 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 (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6470M 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 R5 230 and Radeon HD 6470M
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 HD 6470M
The Radeon HD 6470M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 225 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 230 scores 222 and the Radeon HD 6470M reaches 225 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 230 is built on GCN 3.0 while the Radeon HD 6470M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R5 230) vs 960 (Radeon HD 6470M). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 230) vs 1.306 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6470M).
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 222 | 225+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 960+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 1.306 TFLOPS+66% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 48+100% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 192 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon R5 230 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6470M has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 6470M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R5 230) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6470M) — the Radeon HD 6470M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 128 KB | 512 KB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 230 draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6470M's 75W — a 40% difference. The Radeon R5 230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 230) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6470M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.4+47% | 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 230 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2011).
| Feature | Radeon R5 230 | Radeon HD 6470M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | — |
| Codename | Weston | Blackcomb |
| Release | April 18 2017 | January 4 2011 |
| Ranking | #873 | #654 |
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