AMD Radeon R5 230 - Specs, Benchmarks

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Summary

The Radeon R5 230 GPU by AMD. features a TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) architecture. with 160 CUDA cores. It offers DDR3 memory with 4 GB GB capacity and a 64 Bit-bit interface. delivering a bandwidth of 10.67 GB/s GB/s. With a power consumption (TDP) of 19W.



Benchmark Performance

0.52

General Information

Basic details about the Radeon R5 230, including manufacturer, ranking, and release date.

Title Radeon R5 230
Manufacturer AMD
Ranking 1257
Popularity Rank not in top-100
Architecture TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)
GPU code name Caicos
Market Segmente Desktop
Length - Width 168 mm - 1-slot
Release Date 3 April 2014
Launch Price $N/A

Performance

Details on clock speeds, cores, and floating-point processing power of Radeon R5 230.

Core Clock Speed N/A
Boost Clock Speed N/A
Floating Point Processing Power 0.2 TFLOPS
No of Transistors 370 million
CUDA Cores 160
Ray Tracing Cores N/A
Tensor Cores N/A
Texture Fill Rate 5.000
ROPs 4

Performance Score Comparison

GPU Cores

Feature Comparison Matrix

GPU Model DLSS Support Ray Tracing Tensor Cores Resizable BAR HDMI Support
Radeon R5 230 ✗ No
✗ No
✗ No
✗ No
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB ✗ No
32
✗ No
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB ✗ No
32
✗ No
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9060 XT ✗ No
32
✗ No
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9070 GRE ✓ Yes
48
96
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Radeon RX 9070 XT ✓ Yes
64
128
✓ Yes
✓ Yes

Connectivity & API Support

Available display connectors and API compatibility for enhanced performance.

Interface PCIe 2.0 x16
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA
HDMI 1
DirectX N/A
Shader Model N/A
OpenGL N/A
OpenCL N/A
Vulkan N/A
CUDA N/A
DLSS N/A
TMUs 8

Memory & Bus

Information on memory type, capacity, and bandwidth to evaluate data processing power.

Memory Type DDR3
Maximum RAM 4 GB
Memory Bus Width 64 Bit
Memory Clock Speed N/A
Memory Bandwidth 10.67 GB/s GB/s
Resizable BAR N/A

Power & Efficiency

Power consumption, efficiency, and additional power requirements.

Power Consumption (TDP) 19 W
Power Efficiency 2.09
Manufacturing Process 40 nm
Supplementary Power Connectors N/A

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Gaming Performance Estimates

Estimated FPS in popular games at different resolutions and settings.

1080p Gaming
Ultra Settings
0 FPS
High Settings
0 FPS
1440p Gaming
Ultra Settings
0 FPS
High Settings
0 FPS
4K Gaming
Ultra Settings
0 FPS
High Settings
0 FPS

Recommended Use Cases

gaming
Entry Level

1080p Medium/High settings

Power Efficiency Comparison

Performance per watt comparison with similar GPUs

Enhanced Performance Metrics

Performance per Watt
0.03
Score per TDP watt
Bandwidth per Core
66.688
MB/s per CUDA core

System Compatibility & Requirements

Recommended PSU

38W

Minimum Case Length

168 mm

Interface

PCIe 2.0 x16

Top Comparisons with Radeon R5 230

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Radeon R5 230 Graphics Card Review

The Radeon R5 230 is a graphics card manufactured by AMD, released on 3 April 2014. Currently ranked #1257 in our comprehensive graphics card rankings, this GPU has achieved an impressive performance score of 0.52 points, solidifying its position as a high-performance graphics solution.

Technical Specifications

Architecture: Built on the TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) architecture with the Caicos GPU core.

Manufacturing Process: Manufactured using cutting-edge 40 nm process technology, ensuring optimal power efficiency and performance density.

Processing Cores: Features 160 processing cores, providing substantial parallel processing capabilities for both gaming and compute workloads.

Performance Overview

Compute Performance: Delivers 0.2 TFLOPS of floating-point processing power, making it suitable for both gaming and professional applications.

Texture Performance: With a texture fill rate of 5.000, this GPU excels at rendering detailed textures and complex visual effects.

Memory Configuration

Memory Specifications: Equipped with 4 GB of high-speed DDR3 memory connected via a 64 Bit-bit memory bus, providing 10.67 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Power and Efficiency

Power Consumption: Operates with a Total Graphics Power (TGP) of 19, achieving excellent power efficiency ratings.

Power Requirements: Requires N/A for stable operation, ensuring adequate power delivery for peak performance scenarios.

Advanced Features

Display and Connectivity

Display Outputs: Features 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x VGA display connectors including 1 support for versatile multi-monitor setups.

Market Position and Value

Positioned in the Desktop market segment, Currently ranked #not in top-100 in popularity among enthusiasts and gamers, making it a competitive choice in its category.

Conclusion

The Radeon R5 230 represents AMD's innovative approach to graphics technology. With its impressive power efficiency, generous memory allocation, this GPU is well-suited for demanding gaming scenarios, content creation, and professional workloads. Whether you're a competitive gamer, content creator, or enthusiast, the Radeon R5 230 offers the performance and features needed to handle today's most demanding visual applications.