GeForce MX230 vs Radeon R9 M360
GeForce MX230
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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 Radeon R9 M360 is on rank 443, 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 Radeon R9 M360
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 R9 M360 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce MX230 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 M360.
| Insight | GeForce MX230 | Radeon R9 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 M360 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $81 versus $150 for the GeForce MX230, it costs 46% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 84.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce MX230 | Radeon R9 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+84.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) | ✅More affordable ($81) |
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 Radeon R9 M360
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 R9 M360
The Radeon R9 M360 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,819 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX230 scores 1,826 and the Radeon R9 M360 reaches 1,819 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX230 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 M360 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce MX230) vs 512 (Radeon R9 M360). Raw compute: 0.81 TFLOPS (GeForce MX230) vs 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M360). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce MX230 | Radeon R9 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,826 | 1,819 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 512+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.81 TFLOPS | 0.9472 TFLOPS+17% |
| Boost Clock | 1582 MHz+71% | 925 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)
| Feature | GeForce MX230 | Radeon R9 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce MX230 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M360 has 512 MB. The GeForce MX230 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GeForce MX230) vs 256 KB (Radeon R9 M360) — the GeForce MX230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce MX230 | Radeon R9 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 48 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX230 draws 10W versus the Radeon R9 M360's 75W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce MX230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX230) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M360). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce MX230 | Radeon R9 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-87% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 182.6+651% | 24.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX230 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon R9 M360 launched at $300 and now averages $81. The Radeon R9 M360 costs 46% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (GeForce MX230) vs 22.5 (Radeon R9 M360) — the Radeon R9 M360 offers 84.4% better value. The GeForce MX230 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce MX230 | Radeon R9 M360 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-50% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $81-46% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.2 | 22.5+84% |
| Codename | GP108 | Tropo |
| Release | February 21 2019 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #708 | #711 |
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