GeForce MX230 vs Quadro P2000

When comparing GeForce MX230 and Quadro P2000, 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 P2000 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 P2000
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 5 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 4x DisplayPort
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  • Quadro P2000 has 650% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Quadro P2000 has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce MX230.
  • GeForce MX230 is used in Laptops, and Quadro P2000 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce MX230 and Quadro P2000 are build with Pascal architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 443 MHz higher, than Quadro P2000.
  • GeForce MX230 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Quadro P2000 - by 16 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Quadro P2000 is 8 MHz higher, than GeForce MX230.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 9−10 35−40
ultra / 1080p 5−6 24−27
QHD / 1440p 0−1 18−20
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 21−24 60−65
medium / 1080p 12−14 45−50
The average gaming FPS of Quadro P2000 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 258% more, than GeForce MX230.

Full Specs

  GeForce MX230 Quadro P2000
Architecture Pascal Pascal
Code name N17S-G0 GP106
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 20 February 2019 6 February 2017
Pipelines 256 1024
Core clock speed 1519 MHz 1076 MHz
Boost Clock 1531 MHz 1480 MHz
Transistor count 1,800 million 4,400 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 16 nm
Texture fill rate 25.31 94.72
Floating-point performance 3,031 gflops
Length 201 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 160 Bit
Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 7008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s 140.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA + 6.1
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.19 kh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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