FirePro W7000 vs GeForce MX230

When comparing FirePro W7000 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 W7000 and GeForce MX230 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce MX230 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce MX230 is only used in laptop graphics. It has 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 GeForce MX230 here:

Main Specs

  FirePro W7000 GeForce MX230
Power consumption (TDP) 350 Watt 10 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 4x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • FirePro W7000 has 3400% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • FirePro W7000 and GeForce MX230 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
  • FirePro W7000 is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX230 - in Laptops.
  • FirePro W7000 is build with GCN 1.0 architecture, and GeForce MX230 - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 569 MHz higher, than FirePro W7000.
  • FirePro W7000 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce MX230 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 2200 MHz higher, than FirePro W7000.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 9−10
ultra / 1080p 12−14 5−6
QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 40−45 21−24
medium / 1080p 24−27 12−14
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 108% more, than GeForce MX230.

Full Specs

  FirePro W7000 GeForce MX230
Architecture GCN 1.0 Pascal
Code name Pitcairn N17S-G0
Type Workstation Laptop
Release date 13 June 2012 20 February 2019
Pipelines 1280 256
Core clock speed 950 MHz 1519 MHz
Boost Clock 1531 MHz
Transistor count 2,800 million 1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 76.00 25.31
Floating-point performance 2,432 gflops
Length 242 mm
Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 4800 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 153.6 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 +
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 285 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 6 Mh/s
Form factor full height / full length
StereoOutput3D +
DisplayPort count 4
Dual-link DVI support +
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