NVIDIA GeForce MX230 vs NVIDIA GeForce 930M

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Performance
GeForce MX23056% better
3,363.53% of 104,598
GeForce 930M
2,1532% of 104,598

The GeForce MX230 has 56% better performance than the GeForce 930M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce MX230
No data available
GeForce 930M
No data available

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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 NVIDIA GeForce 930M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce 930M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2015. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM108S) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The 930M has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 800 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 12.8 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 930M includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 549 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 549 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 33 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The 930M has the 351st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.06% 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 MX230GeForce 930M
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2019Q1 2015
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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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 Doom Eternal
Doom Eternal
GeForce MX230GeForce 930M
Low - 720p
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17 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
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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
GeForce 930MX21.1+21%
GeForce 930M17.4
GeForce MX11017.1-2%
Radeon 53016.5-5%

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 MX23056% better
3,363.53% of 104,598
GeForce 930M
2,1532% of 104,598

The GeForce MX230 has 56% better performance than the GeForce 930M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce MX230 is ranked 287th with a score of 3,363.5, and the GeForce 930M is ranked 351st with a score of 2,153.

Performance per dollar
GeForce MX230
No data available
GeForce 930M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce MX230 and the GeForce 930M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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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GPUBenchmark Performance
Quadro K4000M3,466+3%
GeForce GTX 760M3,369+0%
GeForce MX2303,363.5
Radeon R9 M3753,314-1%
GeForce 945M3,309.5-2%
Radeon HD 8790M2,186.5-35%
GeForce GTX 480M2,184.5-35%
GeForce 930M2,153-36%
Radeon R7 M3402,148-36%
Radeon R7 M4602,139-36%

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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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs.

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 MX230GeForce 930M
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
748
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3DMark Time Spy Score
839.5
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3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
15,796.5
(+90.11%)
8,309
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
2,467.5
(+68.95%)
1,460.5
3DMark 11 Performance Score
3,621.5
(+61.17%)
2,247
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
83.4
(+83.7%)
45.4
PassMark G3D Mark
1,835
(+81.15%)
1,013
PassMark G2D Mark
213
(+39.22%)
153
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 MX230GeForce 930M
CodenameGP108GM108S
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell
Process Size14 nm28 nm
Transistors1,800 million1,020 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 MX230GeForce 930M
Memory Size2 GB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5DDR3
Memory Bandwidth48.06 Gb/s12.8 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,502 MHz800 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit64 bit
L1 Cache48 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB1,024 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 MX230GeForce 930M
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4PCIe 3.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)10 W33 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 MX230GeForce 930M
CUDA Cores256384
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)1624
Render Output Units (ROP)168
Core Clock Speed1,519 MHz549 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,531 MHz549 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 MX230GeForce 930M
Pixel Fill Rate24.5 GPixel/s4.39 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate24.5 GTexel/s13.18 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance783.9 GFLOPS421.6 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance24.5 GFLOPS13.18 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 MX230GeForce 930M
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.7 (5.1)

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