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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Radeon R5 230 vs Radeon RX 560

The Radeon R5 230 is much faster than the Radeon RX 560 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 396% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 3 years and 1 month newer
  • Available for $124.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Radeon R5 230 ranks 16 points higher.

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AMD Radeon R5 230 Logo
Radeon R5 230
200 TFLOPS
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Radeon RX 560
2611 TFLOPS

Radeon RX 560 has 1206% more compute power.

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Radeon RX 560
20.4 GP/s

Radeon RX 560 fills pixels 716% faster.

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Radeon RX 560
81.6 GT/s

Radeon RX 560 maps textures 1532% faster.

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Radeon RX 560 has 3 GB more VRAM.

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

Radeon RX 560 moves data 950% faster.

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Radeon R5 230 draws 56W less power.

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128-bit
Volcanic Islands (R5 200)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Radeon R5 230 or Radeon RX 560?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230. It's 533% faster than the Radeon RX 560 on average across 100+ games, scoring 19/100 vs 3/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon R5 230 than Radeon RX 560?expand_more
533% 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, Radeon R5 230 or Radeon RX 560?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230 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 Radeon R5 230 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 19/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Radeon R5 230 and Radeon RX 560?expand_more
Performance: Radeon R5 230 scores 19/100, Radeon RX 560 scores 3/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Radeon R5 230 or Radeon RX 560 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 Radeon R5 230 or Radeon RX 560?expand_more
The Radeon R5 230 is the stronger pick at 19/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Radeon R5 230 and Radeon RX 560?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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