GeForce MX230 vs Radeon RX 550X

When comparing GeForce MX230 and Radeon RX 550X, 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 RX 550X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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Radeon RX 550X

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 RX 550X
Power consumption (TDP)	10 Watt	50 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors	None	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Radeon RX 550X has 400% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
GeForce MX230 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX 550X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
GeForce MX230 and Radeon RX 550X have maximum RAM of 4 GB.
GeForce MX230 is used in Laptops, and Radeon RX 550X - in Desktops.
GeForce MX230 is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon RX 550X - with GCN 4.0.
Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 419 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 550X.
GeForce MX230 and Radeon RX 550X are manufactured by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 1000 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 550X.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	9−10	10−11
ultra / 1080p	5−6	6−7
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	21−24
medium / 1080p	12−14	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 8% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	16−18	16−18
ultra / 1080p	12−14	14−16
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	30−35	35−40
medium / 1080p	16−18	18−20
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Battlefield 5 is 15% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce MX230 and Radeon RX 550X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	160−170	170−180
medium / 768p	130−140	140−150
ultra / 1080p	65−70	70−75
QHD / 1440p	35−40	40−45
4K / 2160p	27−30	30−33
high / 768p	100−110	100−110
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 6% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	24−27	27−30
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	70−75	75−80
ultra / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Dota 2 is 2% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	10−12	12−14
ultra / 1080p	10−11	10−12
4K / 2160p	4−5	4−5
low / 720p	24−27	27−30
medium / 1080p	12−14	12−14
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Far Cry 5 is 16% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	18−20	18−20
ultra / 1080p	12−14	14−16
low / 720p	70−75	75−80
medium / 1080p	30−35	35−40
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Fortnite is 8% more, than GeForce MX230.
high / 1080p	16−18	16−18
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
QHD / 1440p	4−5	4−5
low / 720p	35−40	35−40
medium / 1080p	18−20	20−22
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in Forza Horizon 4 is 5% more, than GeForce MX230.
low / 768p	65−70	65−70
medium / 768p	55−60	55−60
high / 1080p	18−20	18−20
ultra / 1080p	8−9	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce MX230 and Radeon RX 550X have the same average FPS in Grand Theft Auto V.
high / 1080p	6−7	6−7
ultra / 1080p	4−5	5−6
4K / 2160p	1−2	1−2
low / 720p	18−20	18−20
medium / 1080p	8−9	9−10
GeForce MX230 and Radeon RX 550X have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p	100−110	100−110
ultra / 1080p	90−95	90−95
medium / 1080p	95−100	95−100
GeForce MX230 and Radeon RX 550X have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p	18−20	18−20
ultra / 1080p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	40−45	40−45
medium / 1080p	20−22	20−22
GeForce MX230 and Radeon RX 550X have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.
high / 1080p	12−14	12−14
ultra / 1080p	8−9	8−9
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	18−20	18−20
medium / 1080p	12−14	12−14
GeForce MX230 and Radeon RX 550X have the same average FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2.
low / 768p	35−40	35−40
medium / 768p	21−24	21−24
high / 1080p	12−14	12−14
ultra / 1080p	8−9	8−9
4K / 2160p	7−8	7−8
GeForce MX230 and Radeon RX 550X have the same average FPS in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
low / 768p	90−95	90−95
medium / 768p	50−55	50−55
ultra / 1080p	24−27	24−27
high / 768p	40−45	45−50
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 550X in World of Tanks is 1% more, than GeForce MX230.

Full Specs

	GeForce MX230	Radeon RX 550X
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Code name	N17S-G0	Lexa
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	20 February 2019	16 December 2018
Pipelines	256	512
Core clock speed	1519 MHz	1100 MHz
Boost Clock	1531 MHz	1183 MHz
Transistor count	1,800 million	2,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Texture fill rate	25.31	37.86
Floating-point performance		1,211 gflops
Length		145 mm
Memory bus width	64 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	7000 MHz	6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	48.06 GB/s	96 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 (12_0)
Shader Model	6.4	6.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	2.0
Vulkan	1.2.131	1.2.131
CUDA	+
Laptop size	medium sized
Optimus	+
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GeForce MX230 vs Radeon RX 550X

GeForce MX230 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

Game benchmarks

Full Specs

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