Radeon R7 M465X vs GeForce MX230
Radeon R7 M465X
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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 Radeon R7 M465X is positioned at rank 342 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 Radeon R7 M465X
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 Radeon R7 M465X 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 2.2% 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 R7 M465X.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M465X | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 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 Radeon R7 M465X 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 226.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 M465X | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+226.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($45) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 Radeon R7 M465X and GeForce MX230
Radeon R7 M465X
The Radeon R7 M465X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. 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: 1,787 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 Radeon R7 M465X scores 1,787 and the GeForce MX230 reaches 1,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 M465X is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce MX230 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 256 (GeForce MX230). Raw compute: 0.9472 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 0.81 TFLOPS (GeForce MX230). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1582 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M465X | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,787 | 1,826+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+100% | 256 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9472 TFLOPS+17% | 0.81 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 925 MHz | 1582 MHz+71% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+100% | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+33% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 M465X | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 M465X 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: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 512 KB (GeForce MX230) — the GeForce MX230 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M465X | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 48 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 M465X draws 75W versus the GeForce MX230's 10W — a 152.9% difference. The GeForce MX230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 350W (GeForce MX230). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile.
| Feature | Radeon R7 M465X | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 10W-87% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | Mobile |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 23.8 | 182.6+667% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 M465X launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce MX230 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon R7 M465X costs 70% less ($105 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.7 (Radeon R7 M465X) vs 12.2 (GeForce MX230) — the Radeon R7 M465X offers 225.4% better value. The GeForce MX230 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R7 M465X | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-70% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.7+225% | 12.2 |
| Codename | Tropo | GP108 |
| Release | May 15 2016 | February 21 2019 |
| Ranking | #715 | #708 |
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