NVIDIA GeForce MX230

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Performance
3,363.53% of 104,598

The GeForce MX230 has 3% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

Performance per dollar

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

Specs at a glance
Memory2 GB GDDR5
Slots--
TDP10 W
Release DateQ1 2019
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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.

General Info

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

InfoValue
ManufacturerNVIDIA
ArchitecturePascal
Market SegmentMobile
Release DateQ1 2019
Production StatusEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the GeForce MX230 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.

FPS data for Borderlands 3
Borderlands 3
Frames Per SecondHigher is better
Cost Per FrameLower is better
Low - 720p40 FPS--
Medium - 1080p16 FPS--
High - 1080p10 FPS--
Ultra - 1080p7 FPS--
QHD - 1440p----
4K UHD - 2160p----
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

GeForce MX230's average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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

GeForce MX230's 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.

GPUCost Per Frame
Our database does not have enough data to compare the cost per frame with other GPUs.

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
3,363.53% of 104,598

The GeForce MX230 has 3% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

The GeForce MX230 is ranked 287th with a score of 3,363.5.

Performance per dollar

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

Compare Performance

GeForce MX230's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon R9 M370X (Mac Edition)3,637.5+8%
GeForce GTX 670MX3,587+7%
Quadro K3100M3,581+6%
Quadro K4000M3,466+3%
GeForce GTX 760M3,369+0%
GeForce MX2303,363.5
Radeon R9 M3753,314-1%
GeForce 945M3,309.5-2%
Radeon R9 M2753,261-3%
Radeon HD 6990M3,227-4%

Compare Value For Money

GeForce MX230's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.

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 GeForce MX230's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkValue
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
748
3DMark Time Spy Score
839.5
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
15,796.5
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
2,467.5
3DMark 11 Performance Score
3,621.5
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
83.4
PassMark G3D Mark
1,835
PassMark G2D Mark
213
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Processor Details

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

SpecValue
CodenameGP108
ArchitecturePascal
Process Size14 nm
Transistors1,800 million

Board Compatibility

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

SpecValue
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4
Thermal Design Power (TDP)10 W
OutputsDevice Dependent

Memory Details

Memory specifications like its 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.

SpecValue
Memory Size2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth48.06 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,502 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit
L1 Cache48 KB
L2 Cache512 KB

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.

SpecValue
CUDA Cores256
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)16
Render Output Units (ROP)16
Core Clock Speed1,519 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.

SpecValue
Pixel Fill Rate24.5 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate24.5 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance783.9 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance24.5 GFLOPS

API Support

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

SpecValue
DirectX12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.0
OpenGL4.6
Shader Model6.8

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