GeForce MX230 vs Quadro K1200

When choosing between GeForce MX230 and Quadro K1200, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce MX230 and Quadro K1200.

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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 MX230	Quadro K1200
Power consumption (TDP)	10 Watt	45 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None	None
Memory type	GDDR5	128 Bit
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	4x mini-DisplayPort
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Quadro K1200 has 350% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
GeForce MX230 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K1200 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
GeForce MX230 and Quadro K1200 have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
GeForce MX230 is used in Laptops, and Quadro K1200 - in Desktops.
GeForce MX230 is build with Pascal architecture, and Quadro K1200 - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 461 MHz higher, than Quadro K1200.
GeForce MX230 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Quadro K1200 - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 2000 MHz higher, than Quadro K1200.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	9−10	14−16
ultra / 1080p	5−6	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	3−4
low / 720p	21−24	30−35
medium / 1080p	12−14	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	16−18	24−27
ultra / 1080p	12−14	20−22
QHD / 1440p	0−1	7−8
4K / 2160p	−	5−6
low / 720p	30−35	50−55
medium / 1080p	16−18	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in Battlefield 5 is 63% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce MX230 and Quadro K1200 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	160−170	200−210
medium / 768p	130−140	170−180
ultra / 1080p	65−70	95−100
QHD / 1440p	35−40	50−55
4K / 2160p	27−30	30−33
high / 768p	100−110	130−140
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 30% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	24−27	35−40
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 9% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	90−95	100−110
medium / 768p	70−75	90−95
ultra / 1080p	45−50	60−65
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in Dota 2 is 22% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	10−12	16−18
ultra / 1080p	10−11	16−18
4K / 2160p	4−5	6−7
low / 720p	24−27	35−40
medium / 1080p	12−14	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in Far Cry 5 is 58% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	18−20	24−27
ultra / 1080p	12−14	18−20
QHD / 1440p	−	16−18
low / 720p	70−75	95−100
medium / 1080p	30−35	50−55
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in Fortnite is 41% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	16−18	24−27
ultra / 1080p	14−16	20−22
QHD / 1440p	4−5	8−9
low / 720p	35−40	50−55
medium / 1080p	18−20	27−30
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in Forza Horizon 4 is 50% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	65−70	85−90
medium / 768p	55−60	75−80
high / 1080p	18−20	27−30
ultra / 1080p	8−9	12−14
QHD / 1440p	0−1	2−3
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in Grand Theft Auto V is 34% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	6−7	9−10
ultra / 1080p	4−5	7−8
4K / 2160p	1−2	2−3
low / 720p	18−20	27−30
medium / 1080p	8−9	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in Metro Exodus is 50% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	100−110	110−120
ultra / 1080p	90−95	100−110
medium / 1080p	95−100	100−110
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in Minecraft is 10% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	18−20	21−24
ultra / 1080p	14−16	16−18
low / 720p	40−45	55−60
medium / 1080p	20−22	24−27
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 25% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	12−14	14−16
ultra / 1080p	8−9	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	18−20	27−30
medium / 1080p	12−14	16−18
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 30% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	35−40	50−55
medium / 768p	21−24	30−35
high / 1080p	12−14	18−20
ultra / 1080p	8−9	10−12
4K / 2160p	7−8	8−9
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 41% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	90−95	100−110
medium / 768p	50−55	60−65
ultra / 1080p	24−27	30−35
high / 768p	40−45	50−55
The average gaming FPS of Quadro K1200 in World of Tanks is 18% more, than GeForce MX230.

Full Specs

	GeForce MX230	Quadro K1200
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Code name	N17S-G0	GM107
Type	Laptop	Workstation
Release date	20 February 2019	28 January 2015
Pipelines	256	512
Core clock speed	1519 MHz	1058 MHz
Boost Clock	1531 MHz	1124 MHz
Transistor count	1,800 million	1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	25.31	35.97
Floating-point performance		1,151 gflops
Length		160 mm
Memory bus width	64 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	7000 MHz	5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	48.06 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12
Shader Model	6.4	5
OpenGL	4.6	4.5
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131	+
CUDA	+	5.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		132 Mh/s
Laptop size	medium sized
Optimus	+
3D Vision Pro		+
Mosaic		+
Width		1" (2.5 cm)
Number of simultaneous displays		4
nView Desktop Management		+
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GeForce MX230 vs Quadro K1200

GeForce MX230 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

Game benchmarks

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