GeForce MX130 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

NVIDIA

GeForce MX130

2017Core: 1122 MHzBoost: 1242 MHz
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AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

2018Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1251 MHz
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GeForce MX130 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor 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 MX130 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce MX130 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor: 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 MX130

2017

Why buy it

  • 3.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($120 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
  • Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce MX130 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 30W instead of 35W, a 5W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

2018

Why buy it

  • More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce MX130 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2018 hardware with Unknown 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 15.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $120 MSRP).
  • 16.7% higher power demand at 35W vs 30W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce MX130 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2% in PassMark G3D (1,805 vs 1,769), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce MX130 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 512 MB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce MX130 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce MX130 vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,769 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX130 scores 1,805 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor reaches 1,769 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX130 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor uses GCN 5.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce MX130) vs 704 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Raw compute: 0.9539 TFLOPS (GeForce MX130) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Boost clocks: 1242 MHz vs 1251 MHz.

FeatureGeForce MX130Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
G3D Mark Score
1,805+2%
1,769
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 5.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
384
704+83%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.9539 TFLOPS
1.761 TFLOPS+85%
Boost Clock
1242 MHz
1251 MHz
ROPs
8
8
TMUs
24
44+83%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX130 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce MX130Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce MX130 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor carries 0 MB. GeForce MX130 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce MX130 and System on the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor.

FeatureGeForce MX130Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
40 GB/s
System
Bus Width
64-bit
System
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX130 draws 30W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor's 35W — a 15.4% difference. The GeForce MX130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX130) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.

FeatureGeForce MX130Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
TDP
30W-14%
35W
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
Mobile
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
75
Perf/Watt
60.2+19%
50.5
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce MX130 came in at $120, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor launched at $0. On MSRP, Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor was 100+% cheaper ($120 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 15.0 (GeForce MX130) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor (2018 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce MX130Radeon RX Vega 11 Processor
MSRP
$120
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
15.0
Infinity
Codename
GM108
Raven
Release
November 17 2017
May 10 2018
Ranking
#713
#673

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