
GeForce 830A vs Firepro W4190M

GeForce 830A
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
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 W4190M is on rank 45, so the Firepro W4190M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 830A
Performance Per Dollar Firepro W4190M
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. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Firepro W4190M.
| Insight | GeForce 830A | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 830A remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 830A and Firepro W4190M

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 W4190M
The Firepro W4190M is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in November 12 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 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,168 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 830A scores 1,173 and the Firepro W4190M 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 W4190M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830A) vs 384 (Firepro W4190M). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830A) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (Firepro W4190M). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 830A | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 830A) vs 0.25 MB (Firepro W4190M) — the GeForce 830A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830A) vs 12 (FL11_1) (Firepro W4190M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (FL11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce 830A) vs UVD4 (Firepro W4190M). Decoder: VP6 vs VCE1. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 830A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Firepro W4190M).
| Feature | GeForce 830A | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 3.0 | UVD4 |
| Decoder | VP6 | VCE1 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 830A draws 33W versus the Firepro W4190M's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The Firepro W4190M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830A) vs 350W (Firepro W4190M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 30W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 35.5 | 38.9+10% |
Value Analysis
The Firepro W4190M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 830A | Firepro W4190M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | Opal |
| Release | July 22 2014 | November 12 2015 |
| Ranking | #832 | #836 |
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