GeForce GTX 650 vs GeForce MX230

When choosing between GeForce GTX 650 and GeForce MX230, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 650 and GeForce MX230.

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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 650	GeForce MX230
Power consumption (TDP)	64 Watt	10 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	One 6-pin	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI	No outputs
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GeForce GTX 650 has 540% 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 GTX 650.
GeForce GTX 650 is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX230 - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 650 is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce MX230 - with Pascal.
Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 461 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 650.
GeForce GTX 650 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce MX230 - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 6995 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 650.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	8−9	9−10
ultra / 1080p	5−6	5−6
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	18−20	21−24
medium / 1080p	10−11	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
high / 1080p	14−16	16−18
ultra / 1080p	12−14	12−14
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−33	30−35
medium / 1080p	14−16	16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Battlefield 5 is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	45−50	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 650 and GeForce MX230 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	150−160	160−170
medium / 768p	120−130	130−140
ultra / 1080p	60−65	65−70
QHD / 1440p	35−40	35−40
4K / 2160p	27−30	27−30
high / 768p	90−95	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	21−24	24−27
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
low / 768p	85−90	90−95
medium / 768p	65−70	70−75
ultra / 1080p	40−45	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Dota 2 is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
high / 1080p	10−11	10−12
ultra / 1080p	9−10	10−11
4K / 2160p	4−5	4−5
low / 720p	21−24	24−27
medium / 1080p	10−11	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Far Cry 5 is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
high / 1080p	16−18	18−20
ultra / 1080p	12−14	12−14
low / 720p	65−70	70−75
medium / 1080p	27−30	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Fortnite is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
high / 1080p	14−16	16−18
ultra / 1080p	12−14	14−16
QHD / 1440p	2−3	4−5
low / 720p	30−35	35−40
medium / 1080p	16−18	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Forza Horizon 4 is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
low / 768p	60−65	65−70
medium / 768p	50−55	55−60
high / 1080p	16−18	18−20
ultra / 1080p	7−8	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Grand Theft Auto V is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
high / 1080p	5−6	6−7
ultra / 1080p	4−5	4−5
4K / 2160p	1−2	1−2
low / 720p	14−16	18−20
medium / 1080p	7−8	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Metro Exodus is 33% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
low / 768p	95−100	100−110
high / 1080p	90−95	−
ultra / 1080p	85−90	90−95
medium / 1080p	95−100	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Minecraft is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
high / 1080p	18−20	18−20
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	35−40	40−45
medium / 1080p	18−20	20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	8−9	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	14−16	18−20
medium / 1080p	12−14	12−14
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
low / 768p	30−33	35−40
medium / 768p	20−22	21−24
high / 1080p	10−12	12−14
ultra / 1080p	7−8	8−9
4K / 2160p	6−7	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 13% more, than GeForce GTX 650.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	45−50	50−55
ultra / 1080p	21−24	24−27
high / 768p	40−45	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in World of Tanks is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 650.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 650	GeForce MX230
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Code name	GK107	N17S-G0
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	6 September 2012	20 February 2019
Pipelines	384	256
Core clock speed	1058 MHz	1519 MHz
Boost Clock		1531 MHz
Transistor count	1,270 million	1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate	33.9 billion/sec	25.31
Floating-point performance	812.5 gflops
Length	5.70" (14.5 cm)
Memory bus width	128-bit GDDR5	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	5.0 GB/s	7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	80.0 GB/s	48.06 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_1)
Shader Model	5.1	6.4
OpenGL	4.3	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.1.126	1.2.131
CUDA	+	+
CUDA cores	384
Bus support	PCI Express 3.0
Height	4.38" (11.1 cm)
Multi monitor support	4 displays
HDMI	+
HDCP	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	Internal
3D Blu-Ray	+
3D Gaming	+
3D Vision	+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	26 Mh/s
Laptop size		medium sized
Optimus		+
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GeForce GTX 650 vs GeForce MX230

GeForce MX230 is a Laptop Graphics Card

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