ATI Radeon X1600 XT vs AMD Radeon R5 230
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | ATI Radeon X1600 XT | AMD Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 1/100 | 1/100 |
| Tier | F | F |
| VRAM | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 45 W | 20 W |
| Launch MSRP | $149 | $45 |
| Performance per $100 | 0.7 | 2.2 |
| Release year | 2005 | 2014 |
| DLSS | — No | — No |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | — No | — No |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The AMD Radeon R5 230 draws 25W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the AMD Radeon R5 230 offers better performance per dollar.