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Best Mafia II: Definitive Edition settings for the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Mafia II: Definitive Edition runs at roughly 26 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 12FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and Mafia II: Definitive Edition is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 26 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 12 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 26 FPS at 1080p and 15 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 9 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p1226
1440p715
4K49
💡 Mafia II: Definitive Edition: Older remaster - runs easily; watch APEX PhysX on AMD cards (it runs on the CPU there).
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Render resolution scaling is the biggest GPU-side lever — though this remaster runs easily on modern hardware.
Shadow QualityLow+10% FPS
Shadow resolution and range — the heaviest setting here. Medium is barely different from High while running faster.
Geometry DetailLow+8% FPS
World and object detail. High is fine on most cards; lower it only if you need frames.
APEX PhysX DetailOff+6% FPS
Cloth, debris and particle physics — can tank FPS on AMD cards (it runs on the CPU there). Off or Medium is safest.
Anti-AliasingOff+6% FPS
Smooths jagged edges — higher levels (MSAA) get expensive. 2x is a good balance.
Anisotropic Filtering4x+4% FPS
Keeps road and building textures sharp at angles. Cheap — 16x is fine.
Texture QualityHighbaseline
Surface sharpness — nearly free if it fits your VRAM.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) get in Mafia II: Definitive Edition?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) averages around 26 FPS at 1080p in Mafia II: Definitive Edition — up from about 12 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) run Mafia II: Definitive Edition at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) averages roughly 15 FPS in Mafia II: Definitive Edition; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Mafia II: Definitive Edition settings for the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Geometry Detail down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.