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GeForce 830A
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GeForce GTX 260
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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 GeForce GTX 260 is on rank 293, so the GeForce GTX 260 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 GeForce GTX 260
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 830A is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce 830A likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 260 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 260 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 75% more VRAM (896 MB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 830A.
| Insight | GeForce 830A | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+75%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 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 $449), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1363% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 830A | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1363%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($449) |
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 GeForce GTX 260
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.
GeForce GTX 260
The GeForce GTX 260 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 182W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 830A scores 1,173 and the GeForce GTX 260 reaches 1,200 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 830A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 260 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830A) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 260). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830A) vs 0.4769 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 260).
| Feature | GeForce 830A | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,173 | 1,200+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 256+33% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS+23% | 0.4769 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 28+250% |
| TMUs | 16 | 64+300% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+355% | 0.22 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 830A | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 830A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 260 has 896 MB. The GeForce GTX 260 offers 75% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 830A) vs 0.22 MB (GeForce GTX 260) — the GeForce 830A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.875 GB+75% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+355% | 0.22 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830A) vs 10_0 (GeForce GTX 260). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+20% | 10_0 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce 830A) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 260). Decoder: VP6 vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 830A) vs H.264 (GeForce GTX 260).
| Feature | GeForce 830A | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 3.0 | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | VP6 | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 830A draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 260's 182W — a 138.6% difference. The GeForce 830A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830A) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 260). Power connectors: Legacy vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-82% | 182W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 35.5+438% | 6.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 830A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 260 launched at $449 and now averages $449. The GeForce 830A costs 93.3% less ($419 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.1 (GeForce 830A) vs 2.7 (GeForce GTX 260) — the GeForce 830A offers 1348.1% better value. The GeForce 830A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 830A | GeForce GTX 260 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-78% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-93% | $449 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.1+1348% | 2.7 |
| Codename | GM108 | GT200 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | June 16 2008 |
| Ranking | #832 | #821 |
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