GeForce MX130 vs GeForce MX230

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce MX130 is positioned at rank 301 and the GeForce MX230 is on rank 338, so the GeForce MX130 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX130

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

100%

#291

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

722%

#293

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

654%

#294

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

653%

#298

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

593%

#299

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

589%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

100%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

100%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

100%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

100%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

98%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX230

#328

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

892%

#330

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

809%

#331

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

807%

#335

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

733%

#336

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

728%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

99%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

96%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

93%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

92%

#350

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

91%

#351

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce MX230 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce MX230 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce MX130 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce MX230 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX130.

Insight	GeForce MX130	GeForce MX230
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce MX130 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $150 for the GeForce MX230, it costs 67% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 196.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce MX130	GeForce MX230
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+196.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX130 and GeForce MX230

GeForce MX130

The GeForce MX130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1122 MHz to 1242 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,805 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX130 scores 1,805 and the GeForce MX230 reaches 1,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX130 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce MX230 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX130) vs 256 (GeForce MX230). Raw compute: 0.9539 TFLOPS (GeForce MX130) vs 0.81 TFLOPS (GeForce MX230). Boost clocks: 1242 MHz vs 1582 MHz.

Feature	GeForce MX130	GeForce MX230
G3D Mark Score	1,805	1,826+1%
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384+50%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9539 TFLOPS+18%	0.81 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1242 MHz	1582 MHz+27%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24+50%	16
L1 Cache	192 KB+100%	96 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX130	GeForce MX230
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX130 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX230 has 2 GB. The GeForce MX230 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 40 GB/s (GeForce MX130) vs 48 GB/s (GeForce MX230) — a 20% advantage for the GeForce MX230. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce MX130) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce MX230) — the GeForce MX130 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX130	GeForce MX230
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	40 GB/s	48 GB/s+20%
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX130 draws 30W versus the GeForce MX230's 10W — a 100% difference. The GeForce MX230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX130) vs 350W (GeForce MX230). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce MX130	GeForce MX230
TDP	30W	10W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	Mobile
Perf/Watt	60.2	182.6+203%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX130 launched at $120 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce MX230 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GeForce MX130 costs 66.7% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (GeForce MX130) vs 12.2 (GeForce MX230) — the GeForce MX130 offers 195.9% better value. The GeForce MX230 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).