GeForce MX230 vs Radeon 540
In this comparison between GeForce MX230 and Radeon 540 you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce MX230 will be the best choice, for others Radeon 540 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Radeon 540
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 | Radeon 540 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 10 Watt | 50 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | None |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- Radeon 540 has 400% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
- GeForce MX230 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon 540 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- GeForce MX230 has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon 540.
- GeForce MX230 is used in Laptops, and Radeon 540 - in Desktops.
- GeForce MX230 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon 540 - with GCN 4.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 419 MHz higher, than Radeon 540.
- GeForce MX230 and Radeon 540 are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 and Radeon 540 is 7000 MHz.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 9−10 | 6−7 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 3−4 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 21−24 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Battlefield 5 is 46% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
GeForce MX230 and Radeon 540 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 160−170 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 130−140 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
high / 768p | 100−110 | 75−80 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 32% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
medium / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Dota 2 is 27% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−12 | 7−8 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 7−8 |
4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 3−4 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Far Cry 5 is 50% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−11 |
low / 720p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Fortnite is 30% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Forza Horizon 4 is 46% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
low / 768p | 65−70 | 50−55 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Grand Theft Auto V is 35% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Metro Exodus is 50% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 90−95 |
high / 1080p | − | 85−90 |
ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 90−95 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Minecraft is 12% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 30−33 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 20% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−11 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 44% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
low / 768p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
medium / 768p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 6−7 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | − |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 53% more, than Radeon 540. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 85−90 |
medium / 768p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
high / 768p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in World of Tanks is 15% more, than Radeon 540. |
Full Specs
GeForce MX230 | Radeon 540 | |
Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 |
Code name | N17S-G0 | Lexa |
Type | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 20 February 2019 | 26 March 2019 |
Pipelines | 256 | 512 |
Core clock speed | 1519 MHz | 1100 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1531 MHz | 1124 MHz |
Transistor count | 1,800 million | 2,200 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 25.31 | 35.97 |
Length | 145 mm | |
Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 64 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | 7000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 48.06 GB/s | 56 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_0) |
Shader Model | 6.4 | 6.4 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.0 |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2.131 |
CUDA | + | |
Laptop size | medium sized | |
Optimus | + | |
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