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Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) run War Thunder? (2026)

Not really
~18 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and War Thunder is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 18 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 8 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p818
1440p511
4K36
💡 War Thunder: Dagor engine - smoke effects are the biggest FPS drain in battle, and big matches can be CPU-bound.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 18 FPS, at 1440p about 11 FPS, and at 4K roughly 6 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for War Thunder on the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop)

⚡ Check your exact CPU & target FPS in the optimizer →

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) run War Thunder?

Not really. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) averages about 18 FPS at 1080p in War Thunder.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) get in War Thunder at 1080p?

Around 18 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 8 FPS on all-High).

How do I make War Thunder 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.