Radeon Vega 11 vs GeForce MX230

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX230

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

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892%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

809%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

807%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

733%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

728%

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GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

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RADEON HD6410D

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99%

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GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

99%

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Radeon R7 M465X

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98%

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GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

96%

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GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

93%

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GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

92%

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Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

91%

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HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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	Radeon Vega 11	GeForce MX230
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	Pascal (2016−2021) (14nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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	Radeon Vega 11	GeForce MX230
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+282.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️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.

Radeon Vega 11 Benchmark Check

GeForce MX230 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Vega 11 and GeForce MX230

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Vega 11 scores 1,861 and the GeForce MX230 reaches 1,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Vega 11 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce MX230 uses Pascal, both on a 14 nm process. Shader units: 704 (Radeon Vega 11) vs 256 (GeForce MX230). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 11) vs 0.81 TFLOPS (GeForce MX230). Boost clocks: 1251 MHz vs 1582 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Vega 11	GeForce MX230
G3D Mark Score	1,861+2%	1,826
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	704+175%	256
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.761 TFLOPS+117%	0.81 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1251 MHz	1582 MHz+26%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	44+175%	16

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Vega 11	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Vega 11 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX230 has 2 GB. The GeForce MX230 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon Vega 11	GeForce MX230
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	48 GB/s
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Vega 11 draws 35W versus the GeForce MX230's 10W — a 111.1% difference. The GeForce MX230 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Vega 11) vs 350W (GeForce MX230). Power connectors: Integrated vs Mobile.

Feature	Radeon Vega 11	GeForce MX230
TDP	35W	10W-71%
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	Mobile
Perf/Watt	53.2	182.6+243%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Vega 11 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce MX230 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The Radeon Vega 11 costs 73.3% less ($110 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.5 (Radeon Vega 11) vs 12.2 (GeForce MX230) — the Radeon Vega 11 offers 281.1% better value. The GeForce MX230 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2018).