GeForce MX230 vs Iris Graphics 5100
In this comparison between GeForce MX230 and Iris Graphics 5100 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 MX230 will be the best choice, for others Iris Graphics 5100 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
GeForce MX230 and Iris Graphics 5100 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce MX230 and Iris Graphics 5100 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 MX230 or Iris Graphics 5100 here:
Main Specs
GeForce MX230
Iris Graphics 5100
Power consumption (TDP)
10 Watt
30 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 1.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
None
Memory type
GDDR5
System Shared
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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Iris Graphics 5100 has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
GeForce MX230 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Iris Graphics 5100 uses PCIe 1.0 x16 interface.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce MX230 is build with Pascal architecture, and Iris Graphics 5100 - with Gen. 7.5 Haswell.
Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 1319 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 5100.
GeForce MX230 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Iris Graphics 5100 - by 22 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
9−10
3−4
ultra / 1080p
5−6
1−2
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
14−16
medium / 1080p
12−14
5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
high / 1080p
16−18
7−8
ultra / 1080p
12−14
6−7
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
30−35
18−20
medium / 1080p
16−18
8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Battlefield 5 is 90% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
high / 1080p
−
40−45
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
160−170
120−130
medium / 768p
130−140
100−110
ultra / 1080p
65−70
45−50
QHD / 1440p
35−40
24−27
4K / 2160p
27−30
18−20
high / 768p
100−110
70−75
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 36% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
low / 768p
55−60
65−70
ultra / 1080p
24−27
21−24
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of Iris Graphics 5100 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p
90−95
75−80
medium / 768p
70−75
50−55
ultra / 1080p
45−50
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Dota 2 is 37% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
high / 1080p
10−12
4−5
ultra / 1080p
10−11
3−4
4K / 2160p
4−5
2−3
low / 720p
24−27
12−14
medium / 1080p
12−14
5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Far Cry 5 is 140% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
high / 1080p
18−20
10−12
ultra / 1080p
12−14
6−7
QHD / 1440p
−
4−5
low / 720p
70−75
55−60
medium / 1080p
30−35
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Fortnite is 54% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
high / 1080p
16−18
7−8
ultra / 1080p
14−16
−
QHD / 1440p
4−5
4−5
4K / 2160p
−
3−4
low / 720p
35−40
20−22
medium / 1080p
18−20
9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Forza Horizon 4 is 90% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
low / 768p
65−70
45−50
medium / 768p
55−60
−
high / 1080p
18−20
6−7
ultra / 1080p
8−9
3−4
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
medium / 720p
−
40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Grand Theft Auto V is 63% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
high / 1080p
6−7
2−3
ultra / 1080p
4−5
0−1
4K / 2160p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
6−7
medium / 1080p
8−9
4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Metro Exodus is 175% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
low / 768p
100−110
90−95
high / 1080p
−
80−85
ultra / 1080p
90−95
−
4K / 2160p
−
75−80
medium / 1080p
95−100
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Minecraft is 14% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
high / 1080p
18−20
−
ultra / 1080p
14−16
12−14
low / 720p
40−45
30−35
medium / 1080p
20−22
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 30% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
high / 1080p
12−14
−
ultra / 1080p
8−9
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
−
low / 720p
18−20
8−9
medium / 1080p
12−14
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 62% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
low / 768p
35−40
12−14
medium / 768p
21−24
10−11
high / 1080p
12−14
5−6
ultra / 1080p
8−9
4−5
4K / 2160p
7−8
1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 142% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
low / 768p
90−95
75−80
medium / 768p
50−55
40−45
ultra / 1080p
24−27
16−18
high / 768p
40−45
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in World of Tanks is 26% more, than Iris Graphics 5100.
Full Specs
GeForce MX230
Iris Graphics 5100
Architecture
Pascal
Gen. 7.5 Haswell
Code name
N17S-G0
Haswell GT3
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
20 February 2019
5 June 2013
Pipelines
256
40
Core clock speed
1519 MHz
200 MHz
Boost Clock
1531 MHz
1200 MHz
Transistor count
1,800 million
1,300 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
22 nm
Texture fill rate
25.31
48.00
Memory bus width
64 Bit
64/128 Bit
Memory clock speed
7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth
48.06 GB/s
Shared memory
-
+
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 (11_1)
Shader Model
6.4
5.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.3
OpenCL
1.2
1.2
Vulkan
1.2.131
1.1.80
CUDA
+
Laptop size
medium sized
Optimus
+
Quick Sync
+
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