GeForce GT 745A vs GeForce MX230
In this comparison between GeForce GT 745A and GeForce MX230 you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce GT 745A will be the best choice, for others GeForce MX230 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
GeForce GT 745A
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 745A | GeForce MX230 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 10 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce GT 745A has 230% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce MX230 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 745A.
- GeForce GT 745A is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX230 - in Laptops.
- GeForce GT 745A is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce MX230 - with Pascal.
- Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 682 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 745A.
- GeForce GT 745A 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 GT 745A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 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 150% more, than GeForce GT 745A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Battlefield 5 is 111% more, than GeForce GT 745A. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 745A in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 160−170 |
| medium / 768p | 85−90 | 130−140 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 65−70 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 60−65 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 54% more, than GeForce GT 745A. | ||
| low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 745A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Dota 2 is 40% more, than GeForce GT 745A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Far Cry 5 is 140% more, than GeForce GT 745A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 70−75 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Fortnite is 61% more, than GeForce GT 745A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Forza Horizon 4 is 120% more, than GeForce GT 745A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Grand Theft Auto V is 52% more, than GeForce GT 745A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Metro Exodus is 175% more, than GeForce GT 745A. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Minecraft is 27% more, than GeForce GT 745A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 41% more, than GeForce GT 745A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 85% more, than GeForce GT 745A. | ||
| low / 768p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 112% more, than GeForce GT 745A. | ||
| low / 768p | 80−85 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in World of Tanks is 26% more, than GeForce GT 745A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GT 745A | GeForce MX230 | |
| Architecture | Kepler | Pascal |
| Code name | GK107 | N17S-G0 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 26 August 2013 | 20 February 2019 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 256 |
| Core clock speed | 837 MHz | 1519 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 915 MHz | 1531 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,270 million | 1,800 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 29.28 | 25.31 |
| Floating-point performance | 642.8 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 64 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 28.8 GB/s | 48.06 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 3.0 | + |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 26 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
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