GeForce MX230 vs Radeon Pro WX 2100

NVIDIA

GeForce MX230

2019Core: 1519 MHzBoost: 1582 MHz
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AMD

Radeon Pro WX 2100

2017Core: 925 MHzBoost: 1219 MHz
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GeForce MX230 vs Radeon Pro WX 2100 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 MX230 vs Radeon Pro WX 2100 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce MX230 vs Radeon Pro WX 2100: 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 MX230

2019

Why buy it

  • 19.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Radeon Pro WX 2100 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce MX230 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • Draws 10W instead of 35W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • 2019 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 0.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $150 MSRPvs$149 MSRP

Radeon Pro WX 2100

2017

Why buy it

  • Costs $1 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce MX230 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 2017 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • 250% higher power demand at 35W vs 10W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce MX230 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 19.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon Pro WX 2100 instead at 1,871 vs 1,826, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
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 newer 2019 generation instead of 2017. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon Pro WX 2100 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $1 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $150, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 3.2% (12.6 vs 12.2), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Radeon Pro WX 2100 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce MX230 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce MX230 vs Radeon Pro WX 2100 Technical Specifications

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

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 2100

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 4 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,871 points. Launch price was $149.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce MX230 scores 1,826 and the Radeon Pro WX 2100 reaches 1,871 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX230 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro WX 2100 uses GCN 4.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce MX230) vs 512 (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Raw compute: 0.81 TFLOPS (GeForce MX230) vs 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1219 MHz.

FeatureGeForce MX230Radeon Pro WX 2100
G3D Mark Score
1,826
1,871+2%
Architecture
Pascal
GCN 4.0
Process Node
14 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
256
512+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.81 TFLOPS
1.248 TFLOPS+54%
Boost Clock
1582 MHz+30%
1219 MHz
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
16
32+100%
L1 Cache
96 KB
128 KB+33%
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce MX230 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce MX230Radeon Pro WX 2100
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)

Both cards ship with 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the GeForce MX230 and 64-bit on the Radeon Pro WX 2100. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce MX230) vs 256 KB (Radeon Pro WX 2100) — the GeForce MX230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce MX230Radeon Pro WX 2100
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
64-bit
L2 Cache
512 KB+100%
256 KB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce MX230 draws 10W versus the Radeon Pro WX 2100's 35W — a 111.1% difference. The GeForce MX230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX230) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 2100). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce MX230Radeon Pro WX 2100
TDP
10W-71%
35W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
168mm
Height
69mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
182.6+241%
53.5
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce MX230 came in at $150, while the Radeon Pro WX 2100 launched at $149. On MSRP, Radeon Pro WX 2100 was 0.7% cheaper ($1 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.2 (GeForce MX230) vs 12.6 (Radeon Pro WX 2100) — the Radeon Pro WX 2100 offers 3.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce MX230 (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce MX230Radeon Pro WX 2100
MSRP
$150
$149
Performance per Dollar
12.2
12.6+3%
Codename
GP108
Lexa
Release
February 21 2019
June 4 2017
Ranking
#708
#702

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