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Graphics cards Methodology v3.0
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Products in this category are scored under Frontum Graphics cards Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
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NVIDIA GeForce MX110 review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£95VRAM:2 GBMemory bus width:64 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):30 W

NVIDIA GeForce MX110 Review: Compare 117 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

3.1

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.6, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

3.1

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 94% of graphics cards
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 83%
3.1

Technical score

Technical score
3.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

44%

1.6

Performance

24%

1.3

Memory

12%

7.4

Power

11%

6.0

Features

5%

7.6

Design

4%

5.3

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 99%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.6.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £95
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the NVIDIA GeForce MX110

Based on 145 owners sharing their experience in online comments

39%positive13%mixed48%negative

Owners like its useful gaming and creative performance, while inconsistent frame rates, overheating, and short battery life frustrate many.

What owners dislike

  • Many owners say GTA V, Valorant, Roblox and Assassin's Creed drop to 10–50 fps, even on low settings, with frequent stutters.60
  • Owners report heat reaching 70–90°C after about 20 minutes, causing the processor to slow and fps to drop; external fans or new thermal paste help.10
  • Owners say the battery drops to about 2–3 hours, and after a year or so it barely holds charge.6
  • Owners say two-finger right-click often fails, the touchpad can feel like it grabs the finger, and it may lack precision touch settings.6
  • Owners report screen freezes and crashes within weeks of purchase, and sudden Nvidia GPU problems that led to repeated repairs.6
  • Owners with 4GB single-channel RAM see constant frame drops; the factory 4GB slot cannot be replaced and runs at 2400MHz.5
  • Owners describe the HD TN screen as washed-out and pixelated, and say it is not suited to photo or video editing.3
  • Owners say the chassis is flimsy: the screen flexes and the case cracks when held, and the laptop failed early.3
  • Owners say the question-mark key stops working, F1 only mutes sound, and the Home, End and Page keys are awkward to reach.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA GeForce MX110

Technical score
Technical score
3.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

44%

1.6

Performance

24%

1.3

Memory

12%

7.4

Power

11%

6.0

Features

5%

7.6

Design

4%

5.3

Connectivity

3.1
Reviews score
7.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
515 points
This graphics card scores 515 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 99.8% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
This graphics card scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.1% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
1,415 points
This graphics card scores 1,415 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 98.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
593 points
This graphics card scores 593 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 98.5% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
0.52 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 0.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 98.5% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
2 GB
This graphics card has 2 GB of VRAM, which is less than 94.3% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR5
This graphics card uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.4% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
64 bit
This graphics card uses a 64 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 96.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.3% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
40.1 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 40.1 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 98.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
5,012 MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 5,012 MHz, which is slower than that of 95.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x4
This graphics card uses x4 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 98.8% of graphics cards and equal to 1.2% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 17% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
2
This graphics card supports up to 2 displays, which is fewer than 97.7% of graphics cards and equal to 2.1% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
3840x2160
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 3840x2160, which is lower than that of 97% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
0
This graphics card offers 0 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 96.9% of graphics cards and equal to 3.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
?
DisplayPort link rates
?
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
30 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 30 W, which is lower than that of 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
30 W
This graphics card draws 30 W under peak load, which is lower than 98.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
?
Board power limit
30 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 30 W, which is lower than that of 98.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
30 W
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Size
?
Length
?
Height
?
Slot width
?
Weight
?
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NVIDIA GeForce MX110 vs the average graphics card

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  • 86% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (30 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    30 W vs 215 W
  • 86.4% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (30 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    30 W vs 220 W
  • 5.47x cheaper
    NVIDIA GeForce MX110 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£95 vs £520).
    £95 vs £520
  • 86.4% lower peak power draw
    This graphics card has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (30 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    30 W vs 220 W
  • 73.8% smaller GPU die
    This graphics card has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (77 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    77 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • 5.47x cheaper
    NVIDIA GeForce MX110 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£95 vs £520).
    £95 vs £520
  • 73.8% smaller GPU die
    This graphics card has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (77 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    77 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • 86% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (30 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    30 W vs 215 W
  • 86.4% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (30 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    30 W vs 220 W
  • 86.4% lower peak power draw
    This graphics card has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (30 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    30 W vs 220 W
  • 60.4% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (993 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    993 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    2 GB vs 12 GB
  • 38 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    2 vs 40
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 3 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (0 vs 3).
    0 vs 3
  • 5.6x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    28 nm vs 5 nm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 49.1% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (978 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    978 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 60.3% lower sentiment score
    3.1 vs 7.8
  • 10% worse value for money
    NVIDIA GeForce MX110 has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.74 vs 7.4).
    6.74 vs 7.41
  • 60.4% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (993 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    993 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 38 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    2 vs 40
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 49.1% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (978 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    978 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 168 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (16 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    16 vs 184
  • 93.7% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (23.8 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    23.83 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 95% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (8.1 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    8.05 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 56 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (8 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    8 vs 64
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 97.7% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (0.5 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    0.52 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 93.7% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (1,415 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    1,415 points vs 22,638 points
  • 6 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2017 vs 2023).
    November 2017
    2017 vs 2023
  • 96.5% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (515 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    515 points vs 14,779 points
  • 95.1% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (593 points vs 12,70.5 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,070.5 points.
    593 points vs 12,070.5 points
  • 98.1% lower FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (0.6 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
    0.55 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS
  • 95.8% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.02 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 4,096 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (256 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    256 vs 4,352
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    2 GB vs 12 GB
  • 91% lower memory bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (40.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    40.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 73.6% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (5,012 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    5,012 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 128 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    64 bit vs 192 bit
  • 95.8% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    1 MB vs 24 MB
  • 28.4% slower VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,253 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    1,253 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    64 KB vs 128 KB
  • 5.6x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    28 nm vs 5 nm
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x4 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x4 vs x16
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No AI upscalers
    This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • No DirectStorage support
    This graphics card does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • No Resizable BAR
    This graphics card does not support Resizable BAR, while the average graphics card does. 76.4% of Graphics cards support it.
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 95.5% fewer transistors
    This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (1,020 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
    1,020 million vs 22,900 million
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.7 vs 6.8).
    6.7 vs 6.8
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
    1 vs 3.1
  • 3 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (0 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 3
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 2 fewer displays supported
    This graphics card supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (2 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
    2 vs 4
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1a).
    2.0b vs 2.1a
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • No VRR support
    This graphics card does not support VRR, the average graphics card does.
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Lower display resolution
    This graphics card supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (3840x2160 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
    3840x2160 vs 7680x4320
  • Not VR ready
    This graphics card is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • 3 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (0 vs 3).
    0 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 10 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (105 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    105 °C vs 95 °C
  • 8 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (75 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    75 °C vs 67 °C
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce MX110

  • Efficient power consumption (5-12W TDP) and low heat generation
  • Capable of running casual/older games (e.g., The Sims 4, GTA V) at low settings
  • Features dedicated GDDR5 memory, making it more stable than shared-memory integrated options in poorly cooled laptops
  • Sufficient for basic productivity tasks, coding, and light video editing in applications like After Effects

What customers don't like about NVIDIA GeForce MX110

  • Extremely weak performance in modern AAA titles, often struggling to hit 30 FPS even on low settings
  • Essentially a rebrand of the older GeForce 920MX using outdated Maxwell architecture
  • DirectX 12 support is limited to feature level 11_0, causing compatibility issues with newer games
  • Often performs similarly to or worse than modern integrated graphics (iGPUs) like Intel Iris Xe or Radeon Vega 11

Verdict

The NVIDIA GeForce MX110 is an entry-level mobile graphics card based on the Maxwell architecture (GM108S chip) and built on a 28 nm process. It features 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 8 ROPs, with 2 GB of GDDR5 or DDR3 memory on a narrow 64-bit interface and a 30W TDP. Key advantages include its efficient performance boost over integrated UHD 620 graphics for basic productivity and light e-sports titles, as well as its low power consumption suitable for thin laptops. However, it suffers from significant performance limitations in modern demanding games, lacks native display connectivity, and only supports DirectX 12 at feature level 11_0, making it unsuitable for advanced 3D rendering or high-resolution gaming.

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