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. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 9−10 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Battlefield 5 is 72% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | − | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce MX230 and Radeon HD 4870 X2 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 160−170 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 130−140 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | − |
| high / 768p | 100−110 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 29% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 4870 X2 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| 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 HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Far Cry 5 is 100% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Fortnite is 36% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Forza Horizon 4 is 83% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | − |
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | − | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Grand Theft Auto V is 40% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 9−10 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Metro Exodus is 120% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | − | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Minecraft is 20% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 30% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 85% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 20−22 |
| medium / 768p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 88% more, than Radeon HD 4870 X2. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in World of Tanks is 26% 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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