GeForce 830A vs FirePro M4170

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 830A is positioned at rank 344 and the FirePro M4170 is on rank 196, so the FirePro M4170 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 830A

#334

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

926%

#336

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

839%

#337

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

837%

#341

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

761%

#342

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

756%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

100%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

96%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

95%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

95%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

93%

#357

Radeon 625

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

#359

Radeon R7 M350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M4170

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

95%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

93%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

92%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

91%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

87%

#181

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2530%

#196

FirePro M4170

MSRP: $200|Avg: $80

100%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

100%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

95%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

94%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

93%

#206

FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

91%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

91%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

88%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

87%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 830A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the FirePro M4170 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 830A	FirePro M4170
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+700%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 830A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 830A holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $80), it costs 63% less, resulting in a 167.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 830A	FirePro M4170
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+167.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce 830A Benchmark Check

FirePro M4170 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 830A and FirePro M4170

GeForce 830A

The GeForce 830A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,173 points.

FirePro M4170

The FirePro M4170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 23 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 825 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 830A scores 1,173 and the FirePro M4170 reaches 1,168 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 830A is built on Maxwell while the FirePro M4170 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830A) vs 384 (FirePro M4170). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830A) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (FirePro M4170). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 830A	FirePro M4170
G3D Mark Score	1,173	1,168
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	384+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	0.6912 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+28%	900 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	16	24+50%
L1 Cache	128 KB+33%	96 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 830A	FirePro M4170
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 830A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro M4170 has 4 GB. The FirePro M4170 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 830A) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro M4170) — the GeForce 830A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 830A	FirePro M4170
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	4 GB+700%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830A) vs 12 (FirePro M4170). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce 830A	FirePro M4170
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce 830A) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4170). Decoder: VP6 vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 830A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4170).

Feature	GeForce 830A	FirePro M4170
Encoder	NVENC 3.0	VCE 1.0
Decoder	VP6	UVD
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 830A draws 33W versus the FirePro M4170's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 830A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830A) vs 350W (FirePro M4170). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce 830A	FirePro M4170
TDP	33W-78%	150W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80	70°C-13%
Perf/Watt	35.5+355%	7.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 830A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the FirePro M4170 launched at $200 and now averages $80. The GeForce 830A costs 62.5% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.1 (GeForce 830A) vs 14.6 (FirePro M4170) — the GeForce 830A offers 167.8% better value. The FirePro M4170 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).