FirePro M5100 vs GeForce MX230

When comparing FirePro M5100 and GeForce MX230, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro M5100 and GeForce MX230 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

FirePro M5100 and GeForce MX230 are Laptop Graphics Cards

Note: FirePro M5100 and GeForce MX230 are only used in laptop graphics. They have lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with FirePro M5100 or GeForce MX230 here:

Main Specs

  FirePro M5100 GeForce MX230
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt
Interface MXM-A (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • FirePro M5100 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and GeForce MX230 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce MX230 has 2 GB more memory, than FirePro M5100.
  • FirePro M5100 is used in Mobile workstations, and GeForce MX230 - in Laptops.
  • FirePro M5100 is build with GCN architecture, and GeForce MX230 - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 794 MHz higher, than FirePro M5100.
  • FirePro M5100 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce MX230 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 2500 MHz higher, than FirePro M5100.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 10−11 9−10
ultra / 1080p 6−7 5−6
QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
low / 720p 21−24 21−24
medium / 1080p 12−14 12−14
The average gaming FPS of FirePro M5100 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 8% more, than GeForce MX230.

Full Specs

  FirePro M5100 GeForce MX230
Architecture GCN Pascal
Code name Venus N17S-G0
Type Mobile workstation Laptop
Release date 1 October 2013 20 February 2019
Pipelines 640 256
Core clock speed 725 MHz 1519 MHz
Boost Clock 775 MHz 1531 MHz
Transistor count 1,500 million 1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 31.00 25.31
Floating-point performance 992.0 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 4500 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 72 GB/s 48.06 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 108 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized medium sized
Optimus +
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