GeForce MX230 vs Tesla C2050
When comparing GeForce MX230 and Tesla C2050, 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 Tesla C2050 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Tesla C2050
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 | Tesla C2050 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 10 Watt | 238 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 | 3 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI |
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- Tesla C2050 has 2280% more power consumption, than GeForce MX230.
- GeForce MX230 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Tesla C2050 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce MX230 has 1 GB more memory, than Tesla C2050.
- GeForce MX230 is used in Laptops, and Tesla C2050 - in Desktops.
- GeForce MX230 is build with Pascal architecture, and Tesla C2050 - with Fermi.
- Core clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 945 MHz higher, than Tesla C2050.
- GeForce MX230 is manufactured by 14 nm process technology, and Tesla C2050 - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce MX230 is 4000 MHz higher, than Tesla C2050.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 83% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 30−35 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Battlefield 5 is 94% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 160−170 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 130−140 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 110−120 |
| QHD / 1440p | 35−40 | 70−75 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 100−110 | 150−160 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 49% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 27% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 70−75 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Dota 2 is 38% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−12 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Far Cry 5 is 100% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 70−75 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 30−35 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Fortnite is 67% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 10−12 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Forza Horizon 4 is 83% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Grand Theft Auto V is 55% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Metro Exodus is 87% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Minecraft is 13% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| high / 1080p | 18−20 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 40−45 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 20−22 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 26% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 53% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 35−40 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 21−24 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 76% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Tesla C2050 in World of Tanks is 16% more, than GeForce MX230. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce MX230 | Tesla C2050 | |
| Architecture | Pascal | Fermi |
| Code name | N17S-G0 | GF100 |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 20 February 2019 | 25 July 2011 |
| Pipelines | 256 | 448 |
| Core clock speed | 1519 MHz | 574 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1531 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 1,800 million | 3,100 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 40 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 25.31 | 32.14 |
| Floating-point performance | 1,030.4 gflops | |
| Length | 248 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 384 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 7000 MHz | 3000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 48.06 GB/s | 144.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | N/A |
| CUDA | + | 2.0 |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 90 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Optimus | + | |
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