NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 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 | NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 | AMD Radeon R5 230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 1/100 | 1/100 |
| Tier | F | F |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 1 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 19 W | 20 W |
| Launch MSRP | $45 | $45 |
| Performance per $100 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Release year | 2016 | 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 NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 carries more VRAM (2GB vs 1GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 draws 1W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 offers better performance per dollar.