GRID M60-0B vs GeForce MX230
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 GRID M60-0B is positioned at rank 417 and the GeForce MX230 is on rank 338, 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 GRID M60-0B
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX230
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 | GRID M60-0B | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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 | GRID M60-0B | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+13080.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($19,900) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 GRID M60-0B and GeForce MX230
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GRID M60-0B scores 1,838 and the GeForce MX230 reaches 1,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-0B is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce MX230 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-0B) vs 256 (GeForce MX230). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0B) vs 0.81 TFLOPS (GeForce MX230). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 1582 MHz.
| Feature | GRID M60-0B | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,838 | 1,826 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+700% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.825 TFLOPS+496% | 0.81 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 1582 MHz+34% |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 128+700% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 768 KB+700% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GRID M60-0B | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GRID M60-0B comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX230 has 2 GB. The GeForce MX230 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-0B) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce MX230) — the GRID M60-0B has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GRID M60-0B | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GRID M60-0B draws 225W versus the GeForce MX230's 10W — a 183% difference. The GeForce MX230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-0B) vs 350W (GeForce MX230). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | GRID M60-0B | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 225W | 10W-96% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Perf/Watt | 8.2 | 182.6+2127% |
Value Analysis
The GRID M60-0B launched at $19900 MSRP and currently averages $19900, while the GeForce MX230 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GeForce MX230 costs 99.2% less ($19750 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (GRID M60-0B) vs 12.2 (GeForce MX230) — the GeForce MX230 offers 12100% better value. The GeForce MX230 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GRID M60-0B | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $19900 | $150-99% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $19900 | $150-99% |
| Performance per Dollar | 0.1 | 12.2+12100% |
| Codename | GM204 | GP108 |
| Release | August 30 2015 | February 21 2019 |
| Ranking | #433 | #708 |
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