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    GeForce MX230 vs Iris Xe MAX Graphics

    When comparing GeForce MX230 and Iris Xe MAX Graphics, 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 Iris Xe MAX Graphics 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 and Iris Xe MAX Graphics are Laptop Graphics Cards

    Note: GeForce MX230 and Iris Xe MAX Graphics are only used in laptop graphics. They have 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 or Iris Xe MAX Graphics here:

    GeForce MX230 Laptops
    Iris Xe MAX Graphics Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce MX230 Iris Xe MAX Graphics
    Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors None
    Memory type GDDR5 LPDDR4x
    Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 4 MB
    Display Connectors No outputs
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    • GeForce MX230 and Iris Xe MAX Graphics have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
    • Both cards are used in Laptops.
    • GeForce MX230 is build with Pascal architecture, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - with Gen. 12 Xe.
    • GeForce MX230 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Iris Xe MAX Graphics - by 10 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 2734 MHz higher, than Iris Xe MAX Graphics.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 9−10 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 5−6 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 16−18
    4K / 2160p − 10−11
    low / 720p 21−24 60−65
    medium / 1080p 12−14 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of Iris Xe MAX Graphics in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 241% more, than GeForce MX230.

    Full Specs

      GeForce MX230 Iris Xe MAX Graphics
    Architecture Pascal Gen. 12 Xe
    Code name N17S-G0 iDG1LPDEV
    Type Laptop Laptop
    Release date 20 February 2019 31 October 2020
    Pipelines 256 96
    Core clock speed 1519 MHz
    Boost Clock 1531 MHz 1650 MHz
    Transistor count 1,800 million
    Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 10 nm
    Texture fill rate 25.31
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 4266 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    DirectX 12 (12_1) DirectX 12.1
    Shader Model 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131
    CUDA +
    Laptop size medium sized
    Optimus +
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