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    GeForce GTX 580M vs GeForce MX230

    When comparing GeForce GTX 580M 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 580M 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 GTX 580M and GeForce MX230 are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce GTX 580M 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 GTX 580M or GeForce MX230 here:

    GeForce GTX 580M Laptops
    GeForce MX230 Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 580M GeForce MX230
    Power consumption (TDP) 100 Watt 10 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 MB 4 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 580M has 900% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
    • GeForce GTX 580M is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and GeForce MX230 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce MX230 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 580M.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 580M is build with Fermi architecture, and GeForce MX230 - with Pascal.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 899 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M.
    • GeForce GTX 580M is manufactured by 40 nm process technology, and GeForce MX230 - by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 5500 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 580M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 10−12 9−10
    ultra / 1080p 6−7 5−6
    QHD / 1440p 1−2 0−1
    low / 720p 24−27 21−24
    medium / 1080p 14−16 12−14
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 580M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 16% more, than GeForce MX230.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 580M GeForce MX230
    Architecture Fermi Pascal
    Code name N12E-GTX2 N17S-G0
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 28 June 2011 20 February 2019
    Pipelines 384 256
    Core clock speed 620 MHz 1519 MHz
    Boost Clock 1531 MHz
    Transistor count 1,950 million 1,800 million
    Manufacturing process technology 40 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 39.7 billion/sec 25.31
    Floating-point performance 952.3 gflops
    Memory bus width 256 Bit 64 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1500 MHz 7000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 96.0 GB/s 48.06 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 API 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.5 4.6
    OpenCL 1.1 1.2
    Vulkan N/A 1.2.131
    CUDA + +
    CUDA cores 384
    Bus support PCI-E 2.0
    SLI options +
    3D Blu-Ray +
    3D Gaming +
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 40 Mh/s
    Laptop size large medium sized
    Optimus + +
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