FireStream 9370 vs GeForce MX230
When comparing FireStream 9370 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 FireStream 9370 and GeForce MX230 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
FireStream 9370
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 9370 | GeForce MX230 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 225 Watt | 10 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | 1x DisplayPort | No outputs |
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- FireStream 9370 has 2150% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
- FireStream 9370 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce MX230 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- FireStream 9370 and GeForce MX230 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
- FireStream 9370 is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX230 - in Laptops.
- FireStream 9370 is build with TeraScale 2 architecture, and GeForce MX230 - with Pascal.
- Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 694 MHz higher, than FireStream 9370.
- FireStream 9370 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce MX230 - by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 2400 MHz higher, than FireStream 9370.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 5−6 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in Battlefield 5 is 42% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| FireStream 9370 and GeForce MX230 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 190−200 | 160−170 |
| medium / 768p | 160−170 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 85−90 | 65−70 |
| QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 120−130 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 21% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in Dota 2 is 18% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in Far Cry 5 is 41% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | − |
| low / 720p | 85−90 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in Fortnite is 26% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 7−8 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in Forza Horizon 4 is 33% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 65−70 | 55−60 |
| high / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in Grand Theft Auto V is 18% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in Metro Exodus is 25% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 95−100 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in Minecraft is 4% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| high / 1080p | 21−24 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 16% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 15% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 27−30 | 21−24 |
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 29% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
| high / 768p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of FireStream 9370 in World of Tanks is 13% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
Full Specs
| FireStream 9370 | GeForce MX230 | |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Pascal |
| Code name | Cypress | N17S-G0 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 23 June 2010 | 20 February 2019 |
| Pipelines | 1600 | 256 |
| Core clock speed | 825 MHz | 1519 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 2,154 million | 1,800 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 40 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 66.00 | 25.31 |
| Floating-point performance | 2,640.0 gflops | |
| Length | 267 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 4600 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 147.2 GB/s | 48.06 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 11.2 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.0 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | + | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
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