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Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) run Shadow of the Tomb Raider? (2026)

Not really
~12 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 12 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 6 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p612
1440p47
4K24
💡 Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Well-optimised with DLSS; ray-traced shadows are the heaviest option - turn them off first.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 12 FPS, at 1440p about 7 FPS, and at 4K roughly 4 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Shadow of the Tomb Raider on the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop)

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) run Shadow of the Tomb Raider?

Not really. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) averages about 12 FPS at 1080p in Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) get in Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 1080p?

Around 12 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 6 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Shadow of the Tomb Raider run better on the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced) for the biggest free boost, 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.