GeForce GTX 675M vs GeForce MX230

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 675M

2012Core: 620 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce MX230

2019Core: 1519 MHzBoost: 1582 MHz
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GeForce GTX 675M vs GeForce MX230 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce GTX 675M vs GeForce MX230 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 675M vs GeForce MX230: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 675M

2012

Why buy it

  • 73.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

  • 2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 12.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
  • 900% higher power demand at 100W vs 10W.

GeForce MX230

2019

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • GeForce GTX 675M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce MX230 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 10W instead of 100W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 675M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2019 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 675M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 73.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.6% in PassMark G3D (1,855 vs 1,826), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce MX230 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 40nm and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2012. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce MX230 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 675M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 675M vs GeForce MX230 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 675M

The GeForce GTX 675M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 620 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,855 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce MX230

The GeForce MX230 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1519 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,826 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 675M scores 1,855 and the GeForce MX230 reaches 1,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 675M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce MX230 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 256 (GeForce MX230). Raw compute: 0.9523 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 0.81 TFLOPS (GeForce MX230).

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MGeForce MX230
G3D Mark Score
1,855+2%
1,826
Architecture
Fermi 2.0
Pascal
Process Node
40 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
384+50%
256
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9523 TFLOPS+18%
0.81 TFLOPS
ROPs
32+100%
16
TMUs
64+300%
16
L1 Cache
512 KB+433%
96 KB
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MGeForce MX230
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 96 GB/s (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 48 GB/s (GeForce MX230) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce GTX 675M. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 675M and 64-bit on the GeForce MX230.

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MGeForce MX230
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
96 GB/s+100%
48 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+300%
64-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB
512 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 675M draws 100W versus the GeForce MX230's 10W — a 163.6% difference. The GeForce MX230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 675M) vs 350W (GeForce MX230). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Mobile.

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MGeForce MX230
TDP
100W
10W-90%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
Mobile
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
82°C
Perf/Watt
18.6
182.6+882%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce MX230 (2019 vs 2012).

FeatureGeForce GTX 675MGeForce MX230
MSRP
$150
Codename
GF114
GP108
Release
March 22 2012
February 21 2019
Ranking
#704
#708

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