Radeon R5 M230 vs GeForce GT 620M
Radeon R5 M230
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GeForce GT 620M
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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 R5 M230 is positioned at rank 468 and the GeForce GT 620M is on rank 192, so the GeForce GT 620M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 M230
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 620M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 620M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 M230 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M230 | GeForce GT 620M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 620M 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 M230 and GeForce GT 620M
Radeon R5 M230
The Radeon R5 M230 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 9 2015. It features the GCN architecture. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 425 points.
GeForce GT 620M
The GeForce GT 620M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 432 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M230 scores 425 and the GeForce GT 620M reaches 432 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M230 is built on GCN while the GeForce GT 620M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R5 M230) vs 384 (GeForce GT 620M).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M230 | GeForce GT 620M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 425 | 432+2% |
| Architecture | GCN | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M230 | GeForce GT 620M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M230 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 620M has 2 GB. The Radeon R5 M230 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M230 | GeForce GT 620M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M230 draws 75W versus the GeForce GT 620M's 45W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GT 620M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M230) vs 350W (GeForce GT 620M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M230 | GeForce GT 620M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 45W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.7 | 9.6+68% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M230 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M230 | GeForce GT 620M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GK107 |
| Release | June 9 2015 | March 22 2012 |
| Ranking | #522 | #828 |
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