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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Radeon R5 230

The GeForce RTX 4070 is much faster than the Radeon R5 230 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 94% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 9 years and 2 months newer
  • Available for $988.88

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 18 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Logo
GeForce RTX 4070
29150 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon R5 230 Logo
Radeon R5 230
200 TFLOPS

GeForce RTX 4070 has 14475% more compute power.

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GeForce RTX 4070 fills pixels 6236% faster.

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GeForce RTX 4070 maps textures 9008% faster.

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GeForce RTX 4070 has 11 GB more VRAM.

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AMD Radeon R5 230 Logo
Radeon R5 230
10.67 GB/s

GeForce RTX 4070 moves data 4625% faster.

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Radeon R5 230 draws 181W less power.

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DDR3
192-bit
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64-bit
GeForce 40
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Volcanic Islands (R5 200)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce RTX 4070 or Radeon R5 230?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4070. It's 95% faster than the Radeon R5 230 on average across 100+ games, scoring 37/100 vs 19/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 4070 than Radeon R5 230?expand_more
95% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce RTX 4070 or Radeon R5 230?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4070 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 4070 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 37/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon R5 230?expand_more
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 scores 37/100, Radeon R5 230 scores 19/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce RTX 4070 or Radeon R5 230 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4070 or Radeon R5 230?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the stronger pick at 37/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce RTX 4070 and Radeon R5 230?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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