GeForce MX230 vs Quadro FX 4800

When comparing GeForce MX230 and Quadro FX 4800, 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 Quadro FX 4800 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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 Quadro FX 4800
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 150 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1536 MB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort, 1x S-Video
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  • Quadro FX 4800 has 1400% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
  • GeForce MX230 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro FX 4800 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • Quadro FX 4800 has 1532 GB more memory, than GeForce MX230.
  • GeForce MX230 is used in Laptops, and Quadro FX 4800 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce MX230 is build with Pascal architecture, and Quadro FX 4800 - with Tesla 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 917 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 4800.
  • GeForce MX230 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Quadro FX 4800 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 5400 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 4800.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 9−10 2−3
ultra / 1080p 5−6 0−1
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 21−24 12−14
medium / 1080p 12−14 3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Quadro FX 4800.

Full Specs

  GeForce MX230 Quadro FX 4800
Architecture Pascal Tesla 2.0
Code name N17S-G0 GT200B
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 20 February 2019 11 November 2008
Pipelines 256 192
Core clock speed 1519 MHz 602 MHz
Boost Clock 1531 MHz
Transistor count 1,800 million 1,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 25.31 38.53
Floating-point performance 462.3 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 1600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s 76.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 11.1 (10_0)
Shader Model 6.4 4.0
OpenGL 4.6 3.3
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA + 1.3
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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