GeForce MX230
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
1,826
MSRP
$150
AVG Price
$150
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.
Overview
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.
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
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce MX230 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
League of Legends
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce MX230 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX230 scores 1,826 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Pascal (2016−2021) architecture (codename: GP108), manufactured on a 14 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 256 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 16 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.81 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1582 MHz from a base of 1519 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 1,826 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Pascal (2016−2021) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GP108 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 256 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 16 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 16 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1582 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1519 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 0.81 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 25.31 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Transistor Count | 1,800 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #708 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce MX230 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 64-bit memory bus, delivering 48 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 2 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 64-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 48 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 96 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
| Specification | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
Display & Media
Display outputs: .
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX230 draws 10 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Mobile.
| Specification | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 10 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Mobile |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $150, the GeForce MX230 delivers 12 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #338 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #708 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce MX230 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $150 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #338 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #708 |
| Release Date | February 21 2019 |
| Release Year | 2019 |
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