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
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
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.
high / 1080p
30−35
16−18
ultra / 1080p
27−30
12−14
QHD / 1440p
12−14
0−1
4K / 2160p
8−9
−
low / 720p
65−70
30−35
medium / 1080p
35−40
16−18
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7000 in Battlefield 5 is 115% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
50−55
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7000 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
230−240
160−170
medium / 768p
200−210
130−140
ultra / 1080p
120−130
65−70
QHD / 1440p
90−95
35−40
4K / 2160p
50−55
27−30
high / 768p
170−180
100−110
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7000 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 65% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
60−65
55−60
ultra / 1080p
50−55
24−27
medium / 1080p
55−60
45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7000 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 32% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
120−130
90−95
medium / 768p
100−110
70−75
ultra / 1080p
80−85
45−50
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7000 in Dota 2 is 48% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p
24−27
10−12
ultra / 1080p
21−24
10−11
QHD / 1440p
18−20
−
4K / 2160p
8−9
4−5
low / 720p
50−55
24−27
medium / 1080p
27−30
12−14
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7000 in Far Cry 5 is 125% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p
30−35
18−20
ultra / 1080p
24−27
12−14
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
low / 720p
120−130
70−75
medium / 1080p
70−75
30−35
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7000 in Fortnite is 85% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p
35−40
16−18
ultra / 1080p
27−30
14−16
QHD / 1440p
14−16
4−5
4K / 2160p
12−14
−
low / 720p
70−75
35−40
medium / 1080p
40−45
18−20
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7000 in Forza Horizon 4 is 116% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
100−110
65−70
medium / 768p
95−100
55−60
high / 1080p
40−45
18−20
ultra / 1080p
16−18
8−9
QHD / 1440p
7−8
0−1
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7000 in Grand Theft Auto V is 71% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p
12−14
6−7
ultra / 1080p
10−11
4−5
QHD / 1440p
10−11
−
4K / 2160p
3−4
1−2
low / 720p
40−45
18−20
medium / 1080p
18−20
8−9
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7000 in Metro Exodus is 112% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
120−130
100−110
ultra / 1080p
−
90−95
medium / 1080p
110−120
95−100
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7000 in Minecraft is 18% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p
−
18−20
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
70−75
40−45
medium / 1080p
18−20
20−22
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7000 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 34% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p
16−18
12−14
ultra / 1080p
10−11
8−9
QHD / 1440p
2−3
0−1
4K / 2160p
1−2
−
low / 720p
40−45
18−20
medium / 1080p
21−24
12−14
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7000 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 76% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
75−80
35−40
medium / 768p
45−50
21−24
high / 1080p
24−27
12−14
ultra / 1080p
14−16
8−9
4K / 2160p
8−9
7−8
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7000 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 100% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
90−95
90−95
medium / 768p
60−65
50−55
ultra / 1080p
40−45
24−27
high / 768p
55−60
40−45
The average gaming FPS of FirePro W7000 in World of Tanks is 18% 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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