NVIDIA GeForce MX230 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M

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Performance
GeForce MX23025% better
3,363.53% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 670M
2,6983% of 104,598

The GeForce MX230 has 25% better performance than the GeForce GTX 670M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce MX230
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GeForce GTX 670M
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 GTX 670M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2012. It is built on the Fermi 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GF114) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 670M has 1,536 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 750 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 72 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 GTX 670M includes 336 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 598 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 56 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 24 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 670M has the 317th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.58% 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 GTX 670M
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitecturePascalFermi 2.0
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2019Q1 2012
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 Borderlands 3
Borderlands 3
GeForce MX230GeForce GTX 670M
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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce MX230 orGeForce GTX 670M
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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GPUCost Per Frame
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce MX23025% better
3,363.53% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 670M
2,6983% of 104,598

The GeForce MX230 has 25% better performance than the GeForce GTX 670M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce MX230 is ranked 287th with a score of 3,363.5, and the GeForce GTX 670M is ranked 317th with a score of 2,698.

Performance per dollar
GeForce MX230
No data available
GeForce GTX 670M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce MX230 and the GeForce GTX 670M 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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce MX230 or
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%
GeForce GTX 485M2,709-19%
Radeon HD 7870M2,702-20%
GeForce GTX 670M2,698-20%
Quadro 5010M2,693-20%
Quadro M5202,658-21%

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 GTX 670M
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
(+5.73%)
14,940
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
2,467.5
(+26.54%)
1,950
3DMark 11 Performance Score
3,621.5
(+21.16%)
2,989
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
83.4
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PassMark G3D Mark
1,835
(+5.16%)
1,745
PassMark G2D Mark
213
301
(+41.31%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
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27.6
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 GTX 670M
CodenameGP108GF114
ArchitecturePascalFermi 2.0
Process Size14 nm40 nm
Transistors1,800 million1,950 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 GTX 670M
Memory Size2 GB1,536 MB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth48.06 Gb/s72 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,502 MHz750 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit192 bit
L1 Cache48 KB64 KB
L2 Cache512 KB384 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 GTX 670M
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4MXM-B (3.0)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)10 W75 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 GTX 670M
CUDA Cores256336
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)27
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)1656
Render Output Units (ROP)1624
Core Clock Speed1,519 MHz598 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,531 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 GTX 670M
Pixel Fill Rate24.5 GPixel/s8.37 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate24.5 GTexel/s33.49 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance783.9 GFLOPS803.7 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance24.5 GFLOPS66.98 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 GTX 670M
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.01.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.85.1

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