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    GeForce 930M vs GeForce MX230

    When comparing GeForce 930M 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 GeForce 930M and GeForce MX230 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce 930M and GeForce MX230 are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce 930M 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 930M or GeForce MX230 here:

    GeForce 930M Laptops
    GeForce MX230 Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 930M GeForce MX230
    Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 10 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GeForce 930M has 230% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
    • GeForce 930M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce MX230 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce MX230 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce 930M.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce 930M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce MX230 - with Pascal.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 591 MHz higher, than GeForce 930M.
    • GeForce 930M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce MX230 - by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 5200 MHz higher, than GeForce 930M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 2−3 9−10
    ultra / 1080p 1−2 5−6
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
    low / 720p 12−14 21−24
    medium / 1080p 4−5 12−14
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 140% more, than GeForce 930M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 930M GeForce MX230
    Architecture Maxwell Pascal
    Code name N16S-GM-B/S, N16S-LP N17S-G0
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 12 March 2015 20 February 2019
    Pipelines 384 256
    Core clock speed 928 MHz 1519 MHz
    Boost Clock 941 MHz 1531 MHz
    Transistor count 1,800 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 22.58 25.31
    Floating-point performance 722.7 gflops
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 64 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 7000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s 48.06 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.5 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 1.2
    Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
    CUDA + +
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 84 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Optimus + +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
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