GeForce MX230 vs Iris Graphics 6100
In this comparison between GeForce MX230 and Iris Graphics 6100 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 6100 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
GeForce MX230 and Iris Graphics 6100 are Laptop Graphics Cards
Note: GeForce MX230 and Iris Graphics 6100 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 6100 here:
Main Specs
GeForce MX230
Iris Graphics 6100
Power consumption (TDP)
10 Watt
15 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 2.0 x1
Supplementary power connectors
None
None
Memory type
GDDR5
System Shared
Maximum RAM amount
4 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
No outputs
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Iris Graphics 6100 has 50% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
GeForce MX230 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Iris Graphics 6100 uses PCIe 2.0 x1 interface.
Both cards are used in Laptops.
GeForce MX230 is build with Pascal architecture, and Iris Graphics 6100 - with Gen. 8 Broadwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 1219 MHz higher, than Iris Graphics 6100.
GeForce MX230 and Iris Graphics 6100 are manufactured by 14 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
4−5
ultra / 1080p
5−6
3−4
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
low / 720p
21−24
12−14
medium / 1080p
12−14
5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p
16−18
−
ultra / 1080p
12−14
7−8
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 81% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
−
45−50
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce MX230 and Iris Graphics 6100 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
160−170
110−120
medium / 768p
130−140
85−90
ultra / 1080p
65−70
40−45
QHD / 1440p
35−40
24−27
4K / 2160p
27−30
−
high / 768p
100−110
60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 54% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p
55−60
55−60
ultra / 1080p
24−27
14−16
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p
90−95
70−75
medium / 768p
70−75
45−50
ultra / 1080p
45−50
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Dota 2 is 45% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p
10−12
6−7
ultra / 1080p
10−11
5−6
4K / 2160p
4−5
3−4
low / 720p
24−27
12−14
medium / 1080p
12−14
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Far Cry 5 is 71% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p
18−20
12−14
ultra / 1080p
12−14
8−9
low / 720p
70−75
50−55
medium / 1080p
30−35
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Fortnite is 54% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p
16−18
9−10
ultra / 1080p
14−16
9−10
QHD / 1440p
4−5
0−1
low / 720p
35−40
18−20
medium / 1080p
18−20
10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Forza Horizon 4 is 83% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p
65−70
40−45
medium / 768p
55−60
35−40
high / 1080p
18−20
8−9
ultra / 1080p
8−9
5−6
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Grand Theft Auto V is 65% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p
6−7
3−4
ultra / 1080p
4−5
2−3
4K / 2160p
1−2
0−1
low / 720p
18−20
8−9
medium / 1080p
8−9
5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Metro Exodus is 80% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p
100−110
90−95
high / 1080p
−
80−85
ultra / 1080p
90−95
70−75
medium / 1080p
95−100
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Minecraft is 19% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p
18−20
16−18
ultra / 1080p
14−16
14−16
low / 720p
40−45
24−27
medium / 1080p
20−22
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 33% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
high / 1080p
12−14
−
ultra / 1080p
8−9
7−8
QHD / 1440p
0−1
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 6100.
low / 768p
35−40
18−20
medium / 768p
21−24
12−14
high / 1080p
12−14
7−8
ultra / 1080p
8−9
5−6
4K / 2160p
7−8
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 81% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
low / 768p
90−95
80−85
medium / 768p
50−55
35−40
ultra / 1080p
24−27
14−16
high / 768p
40−45
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in World of Tanks is 29% more, than Iris Graphics 6100.
Full Specs
GeForce MX230
Iris Graphics 6100
Architecture
Pascal
Gen. 8 Broadwell
Code name
N17S-G0
Broadwell GT3
Type
Laptop
Laptop
Release date
20 February 2019
5 January 2015
Pipelines
256
48
Core clock speed
1519 MHz
300 MHz
Boost Clock
1531 MHz
1100 MHz
Transistor count
1,800 million
189 million
Manufacturing process technology
14 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
25.31
52.80
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
4.4
OpenCL
1.2
2.0
Vulkan
1.2.131
1.1.80
CUDA
+
Laptop size
medium sized
Optimus
+
Quick Sync
+
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