GeForce MX230 vs Radeon Pro WX 2100

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 Radeon Pro WX 2100 is on rank 118, so the Radeon Pro WX 2100 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 Radeon Pro WX 2100

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

99%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

99%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

96%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

94%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

87%

#103

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1176%

#118

Radeon Pro WX 2100

MSRP: $149|Avg: $45

100%

#119

CMP 40HX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $120

100%

#124

Radeon Pro W5500X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

98%

#125

Quadro T2000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $75

97%

#130

FirePro D300

MSRP: $500|Avg: $20

91%

#131

Radeon Pro WX 3200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

88%

#132

Radeon Pro WX 5100

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

88%

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 Radeon Pro WX 2100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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	Radeon Pro WX 2100
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro WX 2100 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $150 for the GeForce MX230, it costs 70% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 241.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce MX230	Radeon Pro WX 2100
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+241.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($45)

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

Radeon Pro WX 2100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX230 and Radeon Pro WX 2100

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.

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.

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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.

Feature	GeForce MX230	Radeon 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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce MX230	Radeon Pro WX 2100
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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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 256 KB (Radeon Pro WX 2100) — the GeForce MX230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce MX230	Radeon 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.

Feature	GeForce MX230	Radeon 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

The GeForce MX230 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Pro WX 2100 launched at $149 and now averages $45. The Radeon Pro WX 2100 costs 70% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (GeForce MX230) vs 41.6 (Radeon Pro WX 2100) — the Radeon Pro WX 2100 offers 241% better value. The GeForce MX230 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).