NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce MX230

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

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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.

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.

General Info

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

InfoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce MX230
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2022Q1 2019
Production StatusActiveEnd-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 Dragon's Dogma 2
Dragon's Dogma 2
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce MX230
Low - 1080p
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Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
70 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
66 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
42 FPS
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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 RTX 3080 Ti Mobile1,157% better
42,27540% of 104,598
GeForce MX230
3,363.53% 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 RTX 3080 Ti Mobile is ranked 34th with a score of 42,275, and the GeForce MX230 is ranked 287th with a score of 3,363.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile
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GeForce MX230
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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 RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce MX230
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
12,269
(+1,540.24%)
748
3DMark Time Spy Score
12,267
(+1,361.23%)
839.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
152,074
(+862.71%)
15,796.5
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
31,033
(+1,157.67%)
2,467.5
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
124,667
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
33,697
(+830.47%)
3,621.5
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
206
(+147%)
83.4
PassMark G3D Mark
19,759
(+976.78%)
1,835
PassMark G2D Mark
832
(+290.61%)
213
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 RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce MX230
CodenameGA103GP108
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Process Size8 nm14 nm
Transistors22,000 million1,800 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 RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce MX230
Memory Size16 GB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth512 Gb/s48.06 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,000 MHz1,502 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit64 bit
L1 Cache128 KB48 KB
L2 Cache4 MB512 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 RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce MX230
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)115 W10 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 RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce MX230
CUDA Cores7,424256
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)582
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)23216
Render Output Units (ROP)9616
Tensor Cores232--
Ray Tracing Cores58--
Core Clock Speed810 MHz1,519 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,260 MHz1,531 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 RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce MX230
Pixel Fill Rate121 GPixel/s24.5 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate292.3 GTexel/s24.5 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance18.71 TFLOPS783.9 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance292.3 GFLOPS24.5 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 RTX 3080 Ti MobileGeForce MX230
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
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.