GeForce MX230 vs Radeon HD 4870 X2

When comparing GeForce MX230 and Radeon HD 4870 X2, 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 Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon HD 4870 X2

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 HD 4870 X2
Power consumption (TDP) 10 Watt 286 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 1 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x S-Video
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  • Radeon HD 4870 X2 has 2760% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
  • GeForce MX230 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce MX230 has 3 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
  • GeForce MX230 is used in Laptops, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce MX230 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - with TeraScale.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 819 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.
  • GeForce MX230 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 4870 X2 - by 55 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 3400 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 9−10 3−4
ultra / 1080p 5−6 1−2
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 21−24 14−16
medium / 1080p 12−14 6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 100% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2.

Full Specs

  GeForce MX230 Radeon HD 4870 X2
Architecture Pascal TeraScale
Code name N17S-G0 R700
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 20 February 2019 12 August 2008
Pipelines 256 800
Core clock speed 1519 MHz 700 MHz
Boost Clock 1531 MHz
Transistor count 1,800 million 956 million
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 55 nm
Texture fill rate 25.31 28.00
Floating-point performance 2x 1,120.0 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 7000 MHz 3600 MHz
Memory bandwidth 48.06 GB/s 115.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (12_1) 10.1 (10_1)
Shader Model 6.4 4.1
OpenGL 4.6 3.3
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.2.131 N/A
CUDA +
Laptop size medium sized
Optimus +
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