GeForce MX230 vs Radeon R7 A265
In this comparison between GeForce MX230 and Radeon R7 A265 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 R7 A265 will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
Radeon R7 A265
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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:
Main Specs
GeForce MX230 | Radeon R7 A265 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 10 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
Supplementary power connectors | None | |
Memory type | GDDR5 | DDR3 |
Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 2 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce MX230 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon R7 A265 uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
- GeForce MX230 has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon R7 A265.
- GeForce MX230 is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 A265 - in Desktops.
- GeForce MX230 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon R7 A265 - with GCN 1.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 794 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 A265.
- GeForce MX230 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 A265 - by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 5200 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 A265.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 9−10 | 1−2 |
ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 3−4 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 3−4 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 4−5 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Battlefield 5 is 185% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 A265 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
low / 768p | 160−170 | 110−120 |
medium / 768p | 130−140 | 85−90 |
ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 35−40 |
QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | − |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 10−11 |
high / 768p | 100−110 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 61% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 A265 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Dota 2 is 52% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
high / 1080p | 10−12 | 2−3 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 2−3 |
4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 10−11 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 3−4 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Far Cry 5 is 275% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 5−6 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Fortnite is 95% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 3−4 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 6−7 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Forza Horizon 4 is 200% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
low / 768p | 65−70 | 40−45 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | − |
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 3−4 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 2−3 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
medium / 720p | − | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Grand Theft Auto V is 93% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
high / 1080p | 6−7 | 1−2 |
ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 3−4 |
medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 2−3 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Metro Exodus is 450% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | − | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
medium / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Minecraft is 20% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
high / 1080p | 18−20 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 41% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 3−4 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 18−20 | 4−5 |
medium / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 225% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
low / 768p | 35−40 | 8−9 |
medium / 768p | 21−24 | 7−8 |
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 3−4 |
ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 3−4 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 300% more, than Radeon R7 A265. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 70−75 |
medium / 768p | 50−55 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 12−14 |
high / 768p | 40−45 | 30−33 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in World of Tanks is 39% more, than Radeon R7 A265. |
Full Specs
GeForce MX230 | Radeon R7 A265 | |
Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
Code name | N17S-G0 | Opal |
Type | Laptop | Desktop |
Release date | 20 February 2019 | 9 January 2014 |
Pipelines | 256 | 384 |
Core clock speed | 1519 MHz | 725 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1531 MHz | 825 MHz |
Transistor count | 1,800 million | 950 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 25.31 | 19.80 |
Floating-point performance | 633.6 gflops | |
Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | 1800 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 48.06 GB/s | 28.8 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_1) |
Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.1 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.2.131 |
CUDA | + | |
Laptop size | medium sized | |
Optimus | + | |
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