
GeForce 830A vs NVS 810

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 NVS 810 is on rank 309, so the NVS 810 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 NVS 810
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The NVS 810 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 700% more VRAM (4 GB 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 | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 162.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 830A | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+162.4%) | ❌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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 830A and NVS 810

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.

NVS 810
The NVS 810 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 4 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 902 MHz to 1033 MHz. It has 512 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 68W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,192 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 830A scores 1,173 and the NVS 810 reaches 1,192 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 830A is built on Maxwell while the NVS 810 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830A) vs 512 (NVS 810). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830A) vs 1.058 TFLOPS ×2 (NVS 810). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1033 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,173 | 1,192+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 512 ×2+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 1.058 TFLOPS ×2+80% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+11% | 1033 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16 ×2+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 32 ×2+100% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 830A | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 830A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the NVS 810 has 4 GB. The NVS 810 offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830A) vs 12 (12_1) (NVS 810). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 8.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 8+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce 830A) vs NVENC 5 (NVS 810). Decoder: VP6 vs NVDEC 2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 830A) vs H.264,H.265 (NVS 810).
| Feature | GeForce 830A | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 3.0 | NVENC 5 |
| Decoder | VP6 | NVDEC 2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 830A draws 33W versus the NVS 810's 68W — a 69.3% difference. The GeForce 830A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830A) vs 350W (NVS 810). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 198mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-51% | 68W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 198mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 35.5+103% | 17.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 830A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the NVS 810 launched at $700 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 14.9 (NVS 810) — the GeForce 830A offers 162.4% better value. The NVS 810 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 830A | NVS 810 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-86% | $700 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-63% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.1+162% | 14.9 |
| Codename | GM108 | GM107 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | November 4 2015 |
| Ranking | #832 | #826 |
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