FireStream 9270 vs GeForce MX230
In this comparison between FireStream 9270 and GeForce MX230 you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people FireStream 9270 will be the best choice, for others GeForce MX230 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
FireStream 9270
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
| FireStream 9270 | GeForce MX230 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 160 Watt | 10 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 2x 6-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI | No outputs |
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- FireStream 9270 has 1500% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
- FireStream 9270 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce MX230 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce MX230 has 2 GB more memory, than FireStream 9270.
- FireStream 9270 is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX230 - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9270 is build with TeraScale architecture, and GeForce MX230 - with Pascal.
- Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 769 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
- FireStream 9270 is manufactured by 55 nm process technology, and GeForce MX230 - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 3400 MHz higher, than FireStream 9270.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 71% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Battlefield 5 is 46% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| FireStream 9270 and GeForce MX230 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 130−140 | 160−170 |
| medium / 768p | 100−110 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 65−70 |
| QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 12−14 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 75−80 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 30% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 10% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Dota 2 is 22% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Fortnite is 46% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 8−9 | − |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Forza Horizon 4 is 60% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | − | 55−60 |
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 45−50 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Grand Theft Auto V is 34% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Metro Exodus is 80% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Minecraft is 12% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 100% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 60% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 21−24 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 70% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 24−27 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in World of Tanks is 26% more, than FireStream 9270. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9270 | GeForce MX230 | |
| Architecture | TeraScale | Pascal |
| Code name | RV770 | N17S-G0 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 13 November 2008 | 20 February 2019 |
| Pipelines | 800 | 256 |
| Core clock speed | 750 MHz | 1519 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 956 million | 1,800 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 55 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 30.00 | 25.31 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,200.0 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 3600 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s | 48.06 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 10.1 (10_1) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | + | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
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