GeForce GT 650M SLI vs GeForce MX230
When choosing between GeForce GT 650M SLI and GeForce MX230, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GT 650M SLI and GeForce MX230.
GeForce GT 650M SLI and GeForce MX230 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce GT 650M SLI 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 GeForce GT 650M SLI or GeForce MX230 here:
Main Specs
GeForce GT 650M SLI
GeForce MX230
Power consumption (TDP)
10 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2x2 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
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GeForce MX230 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce GT 650M SLI is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce MX230 - with Pascal.
Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 729 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
GeForce GT 650M SLI is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce MX230 - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 3000 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 650M SLI.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
12−14
9−10
ultra / 1080p
7−8
5−6
QHD / 1440p
2−3
0−1
low / 720p
24−27
21−24
medium / 1080p
14−16
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 25% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p
20−22
16−18
ultra / 1080p
16−18
12−14
QHD / 1440p
3−4
0−1
low / 720p
40−45
30−35
medium / 1080p
21−24
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 31% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GT 650M SLI and GeForce MX230 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
180−190
160−170
medium / 768p
150−160
130−140
ultra / 1080p
80−85
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 GeForce GT 650M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 16% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
30−35
24−27
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
100−110
90−95
medium / 768p
80−85
70−75
ultra / 1080p
50−55
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Dota 2 is 14% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p
14−16
10−12
ultra / 1080p
12−14
10−11
4K / 2160p
5−6
4−5
low / 720p
30−35
24−27
medium / 1080p
14−16
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 33% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p
21−24
18−20
ultra / 1080p
16−18
12−14
low / 720p
85−90
70−75
medium / 1080p
40−45
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Fortnite is 23% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p
21−24
16−18
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
QHD / 1440p
6−7
4−5
low / 720p
40−45
35−40
medium / 1080p
21−24
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 22% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
75−80
65−70
medium / 768p
65−70
55−60
high / 1080p
21−24
18−20
ultra / 1080p
10−11
8−9
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 15% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p
8−9
6−7
ultra / 1080p
6−7
4−5
4K / 2160p
2−3
1−2
low / 720p
21−24
18−20
medium / 1080p
10−11
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI 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 GeForce GT 650M SLI in Minecraft is 4% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p
20−22
18−20
ultra / 1080p
16−18
14−16
low / 720p
45−50
40−45
medium / 1080p
21−24
20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 12% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p
12−14
12−14
ultra / 1080p
9−10
8−9
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
18−20
medium / 1080p
14−16
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 15% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
40−45
35−40
medium / 768p
27−30
21−24
high / 1080p
14−16
12−14
ultra / 1080p
9−10
8−9
4K / 2160p
7−8
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 17% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
95−100
90−95
medium / 768p
55−60
50−55
ultra / 1080p
30−33
24−27
high / 768p
45−50
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 650M SLI in World of Tanks is 9% more, than GeForce MX230.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 650M SLI
GeForce MX230
Architecture
Kepler
Pascal
Code name
N13E-GE
N17S-G0
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
22 March 2012
20 February 2019
Pipelines
768
256
Core clock speed
790 MHz
1519 MHz
Boost Clock
835 MHz
1531 MHz
Transistor count
1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
25.31
Memory bus width
2x 128 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
4000 MHz
7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
48.06 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
DirectX
DirectX 11, Shader 5.0
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
Vulkan
1.2.131
CUDA
+
+
Laptop size
medium sized
medium sized
Optimus
+
+
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