GeForce MX230 vs GRID M60-0B
GeForce MX230
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GRID M60-0B
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
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 GRID M60-0B is on rank 417, so the GeForce MX230 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX230
Performance Per Dollar GRID M60-0B
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 GRID M60-0B lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M60-0B is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce MX230 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce MX230 | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce MX230 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $19,900 for the GRID M60-0B, it costs 99% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 13080.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce MX230 | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+13080.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($19,900) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX230 and GRID M60-0B
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.
GRID M60-0B
The GRID M60-0B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,838 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX230 scores 1,826 and the GRID M60-0B reaches 1,838 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX230 is built on Pascal while the GRID M60-0B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce MX230) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-0B). Raw compute: 0.81 TFLOPS (GeForce MX230) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0B). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce MX230 | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,826 | 1,838 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 2048+700% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.81 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+496% |
| Boost Clock | 1582 MHz+34% | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 16 | 128+700% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 768 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX230 | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce MX230 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-0B has 512 MB. The GeForce MX230 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce MX230) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-0B) — the GRID M60-0B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce MX230 | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX230 draws 10W versus the GRID M60-0B's 225W — a 183% difference. The GeForce MX230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX230) vs 350W (GRID M60-0B). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce MX230 | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-96% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Perf/Watt | 182.6+2127% | 8.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX230 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GRID M60-0B launched at $19900 and now averages $19900. The GeForce MX230 costs 99.2% less ($19750 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (GeForce MX230) vs 0.1 (GRID M60-0B) — the GeForce MX230 offers 12100% better value. The GeForce MX230 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce MX230 | GRID M60-0B |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-99% | $19900 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-99% | $19900 |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.2+12100% | 0.1 |
| Codename | GP108 | GM204 |
| Release | February 21 2019 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #708 | #433 |
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