GeForce MX230 vs GRID K140Q
When comparing GeForce MX230 and GRID K140Q, 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 MX230 and GRID K140Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K140Q
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:
Main Specs
| GeForce MX230 | GRID K140Q | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 10 Watt | 130 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GRID K140Q has 1200% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce MX230 has 3 GB more memory, than GRID K140Q.
- GeForce MX230 is used in Laptops, and GRID K140Q - in Desktops.
- GeForce MX230 is build with Pascal architecture, and GRID K140Q - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 669 MHz higher, than GRID K140Q.
- GeForce MX230 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and GRID K140Q - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 5218 MHz higher, than GRID K140Q.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 9−10 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 240% more, than GRID K140Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 1−2 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Battlefield 5 is 400% more, than GRID K140Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K140Q in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 160−170 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 130−140 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 30−33 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 9−10 |
| high / 768p | 100−110 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 81% more, than GRID K140Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| GeForce MX230 and GRID K140Q have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 70−75 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Dota 2 is 79% more, than GRID K140Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 6−7 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Far Cry 5 is 375% more, than GRID K140Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Fortnite is 136% more, than GRID K140Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Forza Horizon 4 is 300% more, than GRID K140Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 35−40 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | − |
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Grand Theft Auto V is 81% more, than GRID K140Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
| ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Minecraft is 20% more, than GRID K140Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 62% more, than GRID K140Q. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 1800% more, than GRID K140Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 3−4 |
| medium / 768p | 21−24 | − |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 1150% more, than GRID K140Q. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 10−11 |
| high / 768p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in World of Tanks is 55% more, than GRID K140Q. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce MX230 | GRID K140Q | |
| Architecture | Pascal | Kepler |
| Code name | N17S-G0 | GK107 |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 20 February 2019 | 28 June 2013 |
| Pipelines | 256 | 192 |
| Core clock speed | 1519 MHz | 850 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,800 million | 1,270 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.31 | 13.60 |
| Floating-point performance | 326.4 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | 1782 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 48.06 GB/s | 28.51 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | + | 3.0 |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
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