GeForce MX230 vs Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri

When comparing GeForce MX230 and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri, 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 R7 512 Cores Kaveri 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 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:

GeForce MX230 Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce MX230	Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri
Power consumption (TDP)	10 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	None
Memory type	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs
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GeForce MX230 is used in Laptops, and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri - in Desktops.
GeForce MX230 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri - with GCN.
Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 799 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
GeForce MX230 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	9−10	7−8
ultra / 1080p	5−6	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	18−20
medium / 1080p	12−14	9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 20% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	16−18	12−14
ultra / 1080p	12−14	10−12
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	27−30
medium / 1080p	16−18	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Battlefield 5 is 18% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce MX230 and Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	160−170	140−150
medium / 768p	130−140	110−120
ultra / 1080p	65−70	55−60
QHD / 1440p	35−40	30−35
4K / 2160p	27−30	27−30
high / 768p	100−110	85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 15% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	24−27	21−24
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	90−95	85−90
medium / 768p	70−75	60−65
ultra / 1080p	45−50	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Dota 2 is 12% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	10−12	9−10
ultra / 1080p	10−11	8−9
4K / 2160p	4−5	4−5
low / 720p	24−27	21−24
medium / 1080p	12−14	10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Far Cry 5 is 9% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	18−20	16−18
ultra / 1080p	12−14	10−12
low / 720p	70−75	65−70
medium / 1080p	30−35	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Fortnite is 13% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	16−18	14−16
ultra / 1080p	14−16	12−14
QHD / 1440p	4−5	2−3
low / 720p	35−40	27−30
medium / 1080p	18−20	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Forza Horizon 4 is 28% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	65−70	55−60
medium / 768p	55−60	50−55
high / 1080p	18−20	14−16
ultra / 1080p	8−9	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Grand Theft Auto V is 15% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	6−7	5−6
ultra / 1080p	4−5	3−4
4K / 2160p	1−2	0−1
low / 720p	18−20	14−16
medium / 1080p	8−9	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Metro Exodus is 28% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	100−110	95−100
high / 1080p	−	90−95
ultra / 1080p	90−95	80−85
medium / 1080p	95−100	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Minecraft is 6% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	18−20	16−18
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	40−45	35−40
medium / 1080p	20−22	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 9% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
high / 1080p	12−14	−
ultra / 1080p	8−9	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	18−20	14−16
medium / 1080p	12−14	10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 18% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	35−40	27−30
medium / 768p	21−24	18−20
high / 1080p	12−14	10−11
ultra / 1080p	8−9	7−8
4K / 2160p	7−8	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 21% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.
low / 768p	90−95	85−90
medium / 768p	50−55	45−50
ultra / 1080p	24−27	21−24
high / 768p	40−45	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce MX230 in World of Tanks is 10% more, than Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri.

Full Specs

	GeForce MX230	Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri
Architecture	Pascal	GCN
Code name	N17S-G0	Kaveri Spectre
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	20 February 2019	14 January 2014
Pipelines	256	512
Core clock speed	1519 MHz	720 MHz
Boost Clock	1531 MHz
Transistor count	1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	25.31
Memory bus width	64 Bit
Memory clock speed	7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	48.06 GB/s
Shared memory	-	+
DirectX	12 (12_1)	DirectX 12 (FL 12_0), Shader 5.2
Shader Model	6.4
OpenGL	4.6
OpenCL	1.2
Vulkan	1.2.131
CUDA	+
Laptop size	medium sized
Optimus	+
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GeForce MX230 vs Radeon R7 512 Cores Kaveri

GeForce MX230 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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