NVIDIA GeForce MX230 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile

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Performance
GeForce MX230
3,363.53% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile1,157% better
42,27540% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile has 1,157% better performance than the GeForce MX230 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce MX230
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
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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 RTX 3080 Ti Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2022. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA103) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3080 Ti Mobile has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 512 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 RTX 3080 Ti Mobile includes 7,424 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 810 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,260 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 232 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 232 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 58 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 115 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 3080 Ti Mobile has the 34th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 40.42% 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 RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitecturePascalAmpere
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2019Q1 2022
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 Dragon's Dogma 2
Dragon's Dogma 2
GeForce MX230GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
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70 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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66 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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42 FPS
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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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 MX230
3,363.53% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile1,157% better
42,27540% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile has 1,157% better performance than the GeForce MX230 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce MX230 is ranked 287th with a score of 3,363.5, and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is ranked 34th with a score of 42,275.

Performance per dollar
GeForce MX230
No data available
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce MX230 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 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
GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile56,772+1,588%
RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile53,052.5+1,477%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile42,275+1,157%
Radeon RX 6850M XT42,015.5+1,149%
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile41,027+1,120%
Quadro K4000M3,466+3%
GeForce GTX 760M3,369+0%
GeForce MX2303,363.5
Radeon R9 M3753,314-1%
GeForce 945M3,309.5-2%

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 MX230GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
748
12,269
(+1,540.24%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
839.5
12,267
(+1,361.23%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
15,796.5
152,074
(+862.71%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
2,467.5
31,033
(+1,157.67%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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124,667
3DMark 11 Performance Score
3,621.5
33,697
(+830.47%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
83.4
206
(+147%)
PassMark G3D Mark
1,835
19,759
(+976.78%)
PassMark G2D Mark
213
832
(+290.61%)
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 RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
CodenameGP108GA103
ArchitecturePascalAmpere
Process Size14 nm8 nm
Transistors1,800 million22,000 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 RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
Memory Size2 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth48.06 Gb/s512 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,502 MHz2,000 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit256 bit
L1 Cache48 KB128 KB
L2 Cache512 KB4 MB

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 RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)10 W115 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 RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
CUDA Cores2567,424
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)258
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)16232
Render Output Units (ROP)1696
Tensor Cores--232
Ray Tracing Cores--58
Core Clock Speed1,519 MHz810 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,531 MHz1,260 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 RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate24.5 GPixel/s121 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate24.5 GTexel/s292.3 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance783.9 GFLOPS18.71 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance24.5 GFLOPS292.3 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 RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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