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    GeForce MX230 vs Quadro K420

    When comparing GeForce MX230 and Quadro K420, 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 K420 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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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 K420
    Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 41 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 1 GB/2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x DisplayPort
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    • Quadro K420 has 310% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
    • GeForce MX230 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro K420 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
    • GeForce MX230 has 3 GB more memory, than Quadro K420.
    • GeForce MX230 is used in Laptops, and Quadro K420 - in Desktops.
    • GeForce MX230 is build with Pascal architecture, and Quadro K420 - with Kepler.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 643 MHz higher, than Quadro K420.
    • GeForce MX230 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Quadro K420 - by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 5218 MHz higher, than Quadro K420.

    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 Quadro K420.

    Full Specs

      GeForce MX230 Quadro K420
    Architecture Pascal Kepler
    Code name N17S-G0 GK107
    Type Laptop Workstation
    Release date 20 February 2019 22 July 2014
    Pipelines 256 192
    Core clock speed 1519 MHz 876 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 14.02
    Floating-point performance 336.4 gflops
    Length 160 mm
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 1782 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 + 3.0
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 11 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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