AMD Radeon R5 230 vs AMD Radeon HD 2600 XT
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | AMD Radeon R5 230 | AMD Radeon HD 2600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 1/100 | 1/100 |
| Tier | F | F |
| VRAM | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 20 W | 45 W |
| Launch MSRP | $45 | $99 |
| Performance per $100 | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| Release year | 2014 | 2007 |
| 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.