Radeon R5 M230 vs Quadro FX 2800M
Radeon R5 M230
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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 Quadro FX 2800M is on rank 106, so the Quadro FX 2800M 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 Quadro FX 2800M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R5 M230 is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The Radeon R5 M230 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 2800M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 M230 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (4 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro FX 2800M.
| Insight | Radeon R5 M230 | Quadro FX 2800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 M230 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 Quadro FX 2800M
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.
Quadro FX 2800M
The Quadro FX 2800M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 415 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R5 M230 scores 425 and the Quadro FX 2800M reaches 415 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R5 M230 is built on GCN while the Quadro FX 2800M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R5 M230) vs 240 (Quadro FX 2800M).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M230 | Quadro FX 2800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 425+2% | 415 |
| Architecture | GCN | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+327% | 240 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R5 M230 | Quadro FX 2800M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro FX 2800M has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 M230 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M230 | Quadro FX 2800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+300% | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R5 M230 draws 75W versus the Quadro FX 2800M's 189W — a 86.4% difference. The Radeon R5 M230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M230) vs 350W (Quadro FX 2800M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R5 M230 | Quadro FX 2800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-60% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 5.7+159% | 2.2 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R5 M230 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | Radeon R5 M230 | Quadro FX 2800M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GT200B |
| Release | June 9 2015 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #522 | #815 |
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