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.

Overview

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.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 230

#666

Mobility Radeon HD 3870 X2

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

108%

#667

GeForce 9400 GT

MSRP: $59|Avg: $20

108%

#668

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

107%

#669

GeForce 9400M G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

106%

#670

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $140|Avg: $35

106%

#671

GeForce GT625M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

106%

#672

GeForce 8600 GT

MSRP: $159|Avg: $15

105%

#673

Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

105%

#674

Mobility Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

105%

#675

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

104%

#676

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

103%

#677

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

102%

#678

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

101%

#679

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

101%

#680

GeForce 7650 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

101%

#681

Radeon R5 230

MSRP: $50|Avg: $25

100%

#682

GeForce 9500M GS

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#683

Arc 8-Core iGPU

MSRP: $503|Avg: $400

99%

#684

RADEON X800 SE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

98%

#685

Mobility Radeon. HD 5470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

#686

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

96%

#687

GeForce 205

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

95%

#688

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

93%

#689

GeForce 8800 GS

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

93%

#690

GeForce 9300 SE

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#691

GeForce 9700M GT

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

92%

#692

GeForce 9800 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $75

92%

#693

GeForce 9600M GT

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

92%

#694

GeForce 8800 GTS

MSRP: $449|Avg: $50

92%

#695

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

90%

#696

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Radeon R5 230 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Radeon R5 230 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 230 scores 222 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: Weston), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 384 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 24 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.7864 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1024 MHz from a base of 730 MHz.

Specification	Radeon R5 230
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	222
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	Weston
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	384
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	24
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	8
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1024 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	730 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.7864 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	24.58 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	1,550 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#873

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon R5 230 is equipped with 0.5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Radeon R5 230
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	0.5 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	96 kB
L2 Cache	128 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Radeon R5 230 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: FidelityFX Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 11.2— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Radeon R5 230
FSR Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
AMD Fluid Motion Frames	❌ Not Supported
FidelityFX Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	11.2
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 1.2

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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, HDMIx 1, VGAx 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: UVD 2.2, decoder: UVD 2.2— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

Specification	Radeon R5 230
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	DVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors	HDMIx
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors	VGAx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	UVD 2.2
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	UVD 2.2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 230 draws 50 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 168mm long, occupying 1 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	Radeon R5 230
TDPPower consumption under load	50 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	168mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	1-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $25 (MSRP: $50), the Radeon R5 230 delivers 9 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #873 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	Radeon R5 230
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$50
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$25
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#873
Release Date	April 18 2017
Release Year	2017

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	8
TMUs	24
Vram	0.5 GB
DLSS/FSR	FSR upscaling
L1 Cache	96 kB
L2 Cache	128 kB
Core Clock	730 MHz
Boost Clock	1024 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	384
Upscaling Tech	AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR)
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	1,550 million
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation: No \| AMD Fluid Motion Frames: No \| FidelityFX Super Resolution: Yes
Texture Fill Rate	24.58
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	50 Watt
Floating Point Performance	0.7864 TFLOPS