GeForce MX230 vs Quadro P400

When comparing GeForce MX230 and Quadro P400, 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 P400 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 P400
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 30 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 3x mini-DisplayPort
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  • Quadro P400 has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce MX230 has 2 GB more memory, than Quadro P400.
  • GeForce MX230 is used in Laptops, and Quadro P400 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce MX230 and Quadro P400 are build with Pascal architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 291 MHz higher, than Quadro P400.
  • GeForce MX230 and Quadro P400 are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 2992 MHz higher, than Quadro P400.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 9−10 7−8
ultra / 1080p 5−6 4−5
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 21−24 18−20
medium / 1080p 12−14 9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 20% more, than Quadro P400.

Full Specs

  GeForce MX230 Quadro P400
Architecture Pascal Pascal
Code name N17S-G0 GP107
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 20 February 2019 7 February 2017
Pipelines 256 256
Core clock speed 1519 MHz 1228 MHz
Boost Clock 1531 MHz 1252 MHz
Transistor count 1,800 million 3,300 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 25.31 20.03
Floating-point performance 679.9 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 4008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s 32.06 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
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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