NVIDIA GeForce MX230 vs Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU)

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Performance
GeForce MX2304% better
3,363.53% of 104,598
Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU)
3,2253% of 104,598

The GeForce MX230 has 4% better performance than the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce MX230
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Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU)
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce MX230 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2019. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP108) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.

Memory

The MX230 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,502 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 48.06 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The MX230 includes 256 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,519 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,531 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The MX230 has the 287th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.22% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU) GPU

The Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU) is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q2 2019. It is built on the Generation 11.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Ice Lake GT1) and is manufactured on a 10 nm process.

Memory

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 has System Shared of memory. This gives it a memory bandwidth of System Dependent, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 includes 384 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 300 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,050 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The Iris Plus Graphics G4 has the 292nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 3.08% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce MX230Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU)
ManufacturerNVIDIAIntel
ArchitecturePascalGeneration 11.0
Market SegmentMobileIntegrated
Release DateQ1 2019Q2 2019
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Borderlands 3
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GeForce MX230Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU)
Low - 720p
40 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
16 FPS
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High - 1080p
10 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
7 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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GPUFrames Per Second
Iris Xe MAX11.7+58%
GeForce GTX 950M10.3+39%
GeForce MX25010.2+38%
GeForce MX3308.8+19%
GeForce MX1508.4+14%
GeForce MX2307.4
Radeon 610M6-19%

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce MX2304% better
3,363.53% of 104,598
Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU)
3,2253% of 104,598

The GeForce MX230 has 4% better performance than the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce MX230 is ranked 287th with a score of 3,363.5, and the Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU) is ranked 292nd with a score of 3,225.

Performance per dollar
GeForce MX230
No data available
Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU)
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Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce MX230Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
748
(+15.79%)
646
3DMark Time Spy Score
839.5
(+14.69%)
732
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
15,796.5
(+5.95%)
14,910
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
2,467.5
(+16.17%)
2,124
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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9,179
3DMark 11 Performance Score
3,621.5
(+4.64%)
3,461
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
83.4
(+50.27%)
55.5
PassMark G3D Mark
1,835
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PassMark G2D Mark
213
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Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
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30.5
Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL
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33.5
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce MX230Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU)
CodenameGP108Ice Lake GT1
ArchitecturePascalGeneration 11.0
Process Size14 nm10 nm
Transistors1,800 million--

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce MX230Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU)
Memory Size2 GBSystem Shared
Memory TypeGDDR5System Shared
Memory Bandwidth48.06 Gb/sSystem Dependent
Memory Clock1,502 MHzSystem Shared
Memory Interface64 bitSystem Shared
L1 Cache48 KB--
L2 Cache512 KB--

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce MX230Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU)
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4Ring Bus
Thermal Design Power (TDP)10 W15 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce MX230Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU)
Shading Units--384
CUDA Cores256--
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)1624
Render Output Units (ROP)168
Core Clock Speed1,519 MHz300 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,531 MHz1,050 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce MX230Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU)
Pixel Fill Rate24.5 GPixel/s8.4 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate24.5 GTexel/s25.2 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance783.9 GFLOPS806.4 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance24.5 GFLOPS201.6 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce MX230Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake, 48EU)
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.5

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.