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    GeForce GTX 1050 vs GeForce MX230

    When comparing GeForce GTX 1050 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 GTX 1050 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 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:

    GeForce MX230 Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 GeForce MX230
    Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 10 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort No outputs
    Recommended system power (PSU) 300 Watt
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    • GeForce GTX 1050 has 650% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 and GeForce MX230 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX230 - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 and GeForce MX230 are build with Pascal architecture.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 229 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1050.
    • GeForce GTX 1050 and GeForce MX230 are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 is 8 MHz higher, than GeForce MX230.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 35−40 9−10
    ultra / 1080p 21−24 5−6
    QHD / 1440p 16−18 0−1
    4K / 2160p 10−11 −
    low / 720p 60−65 21−24
    medium / 1080p 40−45 12−14
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 241% more, than GeForce MX230.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1050 GeForce MX230
    Architecture Pascal Pascal
    Code name N17P-G1 N17S-G0
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 25 October 2016 20 February 2019
    Pipelines 640 256
    Core clock speed 1290 MHz 1519 MHz
    Boost Clock 1392 MHz 1531 MHz
    Transistor count 3,300 million 1,800 million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 58.20 25.31
    Floating-point performance 1,862 gflops
    Length 5.7" (14.5 cm)
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 64 Bit
    Memory clock speed 7008 MHz 7000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 112 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 4.5 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
    CUDA + +
    Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.3 kh/s
    CUDA cores 640
    Bus support PCIe 3.0
    Height 4.38" (11.1 cm)
    Multi monitor support +
    HDCP 2.2
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 279 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Optimus +
    Decred / DCR (Decred) 0.85 Gh/s
    Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 143.76 Sol/s
    Width 2-slot
    GameStream +
    GPU Boost 3.0
    SLI -
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