The NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and Elden Ring is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 14 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 7 FPS with everything on High.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 7 | 14 |
| 1440p | 4 | 8 |
| 4K | 2 | 5 |
At 1080p expect around 14 FPS, at 1440p about 8 FPS, and at 4K roughly 5 FPS with optimized settings. Elden Ring doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.
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Not really. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) averages about 14 FPS at 1080p in Elden Ring.
Around 14 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 7 FPS on all-High).
keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.
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.