GeForce GT 1030 vs GeForce MX230
When comparing GeForce GT 1030 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 GT 1030 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
GeForce GT 1030
GeForce MX230
Power consumption (TDP)
30 Watt
10 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x4
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
None
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
4 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI, 1x HDMI
No outputs
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GeForce GT 1030 has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
GeForce GT 1030 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x4, and GeForce MX230 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce MX230 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 1030.
GeForce GT 1030 is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX230 - in Laptops.
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX230 are build with Pascal architecture.
Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 291 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 1030.
GeForce GT 1030 and GeForce MX230 are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 1000 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 1030.
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
8−9
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 GeForce GT 1030 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
5−6
0−1
4K / 2160p
4−5
−
low / 720p
45−50
30−35
medium / 1080p
24−27
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Battlefield 5 is 47% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce GT 1030 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
50−55
35−40
4K / 2160p
30−33
27−30
high / 768p
130−140
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 24% 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 GeForce GT 1030 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 GeForce GT 1030 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
35−40
24−27
medium / 1080p
16−18
12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p
21−24
18−20
ultra / 1080p
16−18
12−14
QHD / 1440p
16−18
−
low / 720p
90−95
70−75
medium / 1080p
45−50
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Fortnite is 29% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p
21−24
16−18
ultra / 1080p
18−20
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 GeForce GT 1030 in Forza Horizon 4 is 33% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
75−80
65−70
medium / 768p
70−75
55−60
high / 1080p
24−27
18−20
ultra / 1080p
10−12
8−9
QHD / 1440p
1−2
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Grand Theft Auto V is 21% 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 GeForce GT 1030 in Metro Exodus is 25% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
100−110
100−110
ultra / 1080p
100−110
90−95
medium / 1080p
100−110
95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Minecraft is 7% 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 GeForce GT 1030 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 GeForce GT 1030 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 15% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
45−50
35−40
medium / 768p
30−33
21−24
high / 1080p
16−18
12−14
ultra / 1080p
10−11
8−9
4K / 2160p
7−8
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 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 GeForce GT 1030 in World of Tanks is 13% more, than GeForce MX230.
Full Specs
GeForce GT 1030
GeForce MX230
Architecture
Pascal
Pascal
Code name
N17P-G1
N17S-G0
Type
Desktop
Laptop
Release date
17 May 2017
20 February 2019
Pipelines
384
256
Core clock speed
1228 MHz
1519 MHz
Boost Clock
1670 MHz
1531 MHz
Transistor count
1,800 million
1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
35.23
25.31
Floating-point performance
1,127 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
64 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
6000 MHz
7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
48.06 GB/s
48.06 GB/s
Shared memory
-
-
G-SYNC support
+
VR Ready
+
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
6.4
6.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
1.2
Vulkan
1.2.131
1.2.131
CUDA
6.1
+
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight)
0.11 kh/s
Laptop size
medium sized
Optimus
+
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