GeForce GTX 580 vs GeForce MX230

In this comparison between GeForce GTX 580 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 GTX 580 will be the best choice, for others GeForce MX230 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.

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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 580	GeForce MX230
Power consumption (TDP)	244 Watt	10 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	One 6-pin and One 8-pin	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	1536 MB	4 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI	No outputs
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GeForce GTX 580 has 2340% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
GeForce GTX 580 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce MX230 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
GeForce GTX 580 has 1532 GB more memory, than GeForce MX230.
GeForce GTX 580 is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX230 - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 580 is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce MX230 - with Pascal.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 580 is 25 MHz higher, than GeForce MX230.
GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce MX230 - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 4996 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	21−24	9−10
ultra / 1080p	14−16	5−6
QHD / 1440p	8−9	0−1
4K / 2160p	6−7	−
low / 720p	40−45	21−24
medium / 1080p	27−30	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 125% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	35−40	16−18
ultra / 1080p	30−35	12−14
QHD / 1440p	16−18	0−1
4K / 2160p	10−11	−
low / 720p	75−80	30−35
medium / 1080p	40−45	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Battlefield 5 is 147% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	50−55	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	240−250	160−170
medium / 768p	210−220	130−140
ultra / 1080p	130−140	65−70
QHD / 1440p	100−110	35−40
4K / 2160p	55−60	27−30
high / 768p	180−190	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 76% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	60−65	55−60
ultra / 1080p	55−60	24−27
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 37% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	120−130	90−95
medium / 768p	110−120	70−75
ultra / 1080p	85−90	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Dota 2 is 55% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	27−30	10−12
ultra / 1080p	24−27	10−11
QHD / 1440p	21−24	−
4K / 2160p	9−10	4−5
low / 720p	55−60	24−27
medium / 1080p	30−35	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Far Cry 5 is 150% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	35−40	18−20
ultra / 1080p	27−30	12−14
QHD / 1440p	18−20	−
low / 720p	130−140	70−75
medium / 1080p	80−85	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Fortnite is 105% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	40−45	16−18
ultra / 1080p	30−33	14−16
QHD / 1440p	16−18	4−5
4K / 2160p	14−16	−
low / 720p	75−80	35−40
medium / 1080p	40−45	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Forza Horizon 4 is 133% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	110−120	65−70
medium / 768p	100−110	55−60
high / 1080p	45−50	18−20
ultra / 1080p	18−20	8−9
QHD / 1440p	10−11	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Grand Theft Auto V is 86% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	14−16	6−7
ultra / 1080p	12−14	4−5
QHD / 1440p	10−12	−
4K / 2160p	4−5	1−2
low / 720p	45−50	18−20
medium / 1080p	21−24	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Metro Exodus is 150% 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 GeForce GTX 580 in Minecraft is 18% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	−	18−20
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	75−80	40−45
medium / 1080p	18−20	20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 42% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	16−18	12−14
ultra / 1080p	10−12	8−9
QHD / 1440p	3−4	0−1
4K / 2160p	2−3	−
low / 720p	45−50	18−20
medium / 1080p	21−24	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 84% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	85−90	35−40
medium / 768p	50−55	21−24
high / 1080p	27−30	12−14
ultra / 1080p	16−18	8−9
4K / 2160p	9−10	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 129% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	60−65	50−55
ultra / 1080p	45−50	24−27
high / 768p	55−60	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580 in World of Tanks is 22% more, than GeForce MX230.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 580	GeForce MX230
Architecture	Fermi	Pascal
Code name	GF110	N17S-G0
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	9 November 2010	20 February 2019
Pipelines	512	256
Core clock speed	1544 MHz	1519 MHz
Boost Clock		1531 MHz
Transistor count	3,000 million	1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology	40 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate	49.4 billion/sec	25.31
Floating-point performance	1,581.1 gflops
Length	10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width	384 Bit	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	2004 MHz (4008 data rate)	7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	192.4 GB/s	48.06 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Shader Model	5.1	6.4
OpenGL	4.2	4.6
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	N/A	1.2.131
CUDA	+	+
CUDA cores	512
Bus support	PCI-E 2.0 x 16
Height	4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	+
HDMI	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	142 Mh/s
Laptop size		medium sized
Optimus		+
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GeForce GTX 580 vs GeForce MX230

GeForce MX230 is a Laptop Graphics Card

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