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

❌ Not really

~23 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and World War Z is a relatively light game to run. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 23 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 11 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	11	23
1440p	6	14
4K	4	8

💡 World War Z: Saber's Swarm engine is superbly optimised - runs high even on modest hardware.

🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 23 FPS, at 1440p about 14 FPS, and at 4K roughly 8 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) run World War Z?

Not really. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) averages about 23 FPS at 1080p in World War Z.

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

Around 23 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 11 FPS on all-High).

How do I make World War Z 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.