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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. The GeForce MX230 is positioned at rank #338 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX230
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Vega 11 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 | Radeon Vega 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon Vega 11 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 282.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce MX230 | Radeon Vega 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+282.2%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce MX230 and Radeon Vega 11
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 Vega 11
The Radeon Vega 11 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1251 MHz. It has 704 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,861 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX230 scores 1,826 and the Radeon Vega 11 reaches 1,861 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX230 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Vega 11 uses GCN 5.0, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce MX230) vs 704 (Radeon Vega 11). Raw compute: 0.81 TFLOPS (GeForce MX230) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 11). Boost clocks: 1582 MHz vs 1251 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce MX230 | Radeon Vega 11 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,826 | 1,861+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 704+175% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.81 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+117% |
| Boost Clock | 1582 MHz+26% | 1251 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 44+175% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX230 | Radeon Vega 11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Vega 11 has 0 MB. The GeForce MX230 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce MX230 | Radeon Vega 11 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 48 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX230 draws 10W versus the Radeon Vega 11's 35W — a 111.1% difference. The GeForce MX230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX230) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 11). Power connectors: Mobile vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce MX230 | Radeon Vega 11 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 10W-71% | 35W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Integrated |
| Perf/Watt | 182.6+243% | 53.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce MX230 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the Radeon Vega 11 launched at $150 and now averages $40. The Radeon Vega 11 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.2 (GeForce MX230) vs 46.5 (Radeon Vega 11) — the Radeon Vega 11 offers 281.1% better value. The GeForce MX230 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).
| Feature | GeForce MX230 | Radeon Vega 11 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | $40-73% |
| Performance per Dollar | 12.2 | 46.5+281% |
| Codename | GP108 | Raven |
| Release | February 21 2019 | May 10 2018 |
| Ranking | #708 | #673 |
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