GeForce MX230 vs FirePro 3D V7800

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 MX230 is positioned at rank 338 and the FirePro 3D V7800 is on rank 270, so the FirePro 3D V7800 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 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

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

91%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V7800

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

96%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

95%

#255

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

6005%

#270

FirePro 3D V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $40

100%

#271

FirePro S9050

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1825

100%

#272

FirePro R5000

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $150

98%

#273

GRID M6-8Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

97%

#276

GRID K120Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $20

95%

#278

Tesla M60

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $250

95%

#279

FirePro V7900

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

92%

#280

GRID P6-4Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

90%

#281

GRID M60-8A

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

90%

#283

Quadro K4000

MSRP: $1269|Avg: $100

87%

#285

GRID P4-2Q

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $235

86%

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 FirePro 3D V7800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro 3D V7800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX230.

Insight	GeForce MX230	FirePro 3D V7800
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro 3D V7800 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $150 for the GeForce MX230, it costs 73% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 283.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce MX230	FirePro 3D V7800
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+283.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($40)

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.

GeForce MX230 Benchmark Check

FirePro 3D V7800 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX230 and FirePro 3D V7800

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.

FirePro 3D V7800

The FirePro 3D V7800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,867 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX230 scores 1,826 and the FirePro 3D V7800 reaches 1,867 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX230 is built on Pascal while the FirePro 3D V7800 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce MX230) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V7800). Raw compute: 0.81 TFLOPS (GeForce MX230) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V7800).

Feature	GeForce MX230	FirePro 3D V7800
G3D Mark Score	1,826	1,867+2%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	14 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	2048+700%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.81 TFLOPS	3.482 TFLOPS+330%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	16	128+700%
L1 Cache	96 KB	512 KB+433%
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX230	FirePro 3D V7800
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce MX230) vs 768 KB (FirePro 3D V7800) — the FirePro 3D V7800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX230	FirePro 3D V7800
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB	768 KB+50%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX230 draws 10W versus the FirePro 3D V7800's 274W — a 185.9% difference. The GeForce MX230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX230) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V7800). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce MX230	FirePro 3D V7800
TDP	10W-96%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Mobile	PCIe-powered
Length	—	254mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	182.6+2585%	6.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce MX230 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the FirePro 3D V7800 launched at $759 and now averages $40. The FirePro 3D V7800 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (GeForce MX230) vs 46.7 (FirePro 3D V7800) — the FirePro 3D V7800 offers 282.8% better value. The GeForce MX230 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).