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    GeForce GTX 660 vs GeForce MX230

    When comparing GeForce GTX 660 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 660 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 660 GeForce MX230
    Power consumption (TDP) 140 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 HDMI, 1x DisplayPort No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 660 has 1300% 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 660.
    • GeForce GTX 660 is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX230 - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 660 is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce MX230 - with Pascal.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 539 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 660.
    • GeForce GTX 660 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce MX230 - by 14 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 6994 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 660.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 20−22 9−10
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 5−6
    QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
    4K / 2160p 5−6 −
    low / 720p 40−45 21−24
    medium / 1080p 24−27 12−14
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 108% more, than GeForce MX230.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 660 GeForce MX230
    Architecture Kepler Pascal
    Code name GK106 N17S-G0
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 6 September 2012 20 February 2019
    Pipelines 960 256
    Core clock speed 980 MHz 1519 MHz
    Boost Clock 1033 MHz 1531 MHz
    Transistor count 2,540 million 1,800 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 78.4 billion/sec 25.31
    Floating-point performance 1,981 gflops
    Length 9.5" (24.1 cm)
    Memory bus width 192-bit GDDR5 64 Bit
    Memory clock speed 6.0 GB/s 7000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 144.2 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 960
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    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) 66 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
    Optimus +
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