GeForce 830A vs Radeon R9 M265X
GeForce 830A
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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 Radeon R9 M265X is on rank 448, so the GeForce 830A 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 Radeon R9 M265X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 830A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M265X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 830A | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 830A | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Radeon R9 M265X
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.
Radeon R9 M265X
The Radeon R9 M265X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 21 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,167 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 830A scores 1,173 and the Radeon R9 M265X reaches 1,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 830A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R9 M265X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830A) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M265X). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830A) vs 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M265X). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 625 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,173 | 1,167 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 640+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 0.8 TFLOPS+36% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+84% | 625 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 40+150% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 830A | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 830A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 M265X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M265X offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 830A) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R9 M265X) — the GeForce 830A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 4 GB+700% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 830A draws 33W versus the Radeon R9 M265X's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 830A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830A) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M265X). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-56% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 35.5+128% | 15.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 830A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon R9 M265X launched at $200 and now averages $30. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.1 (GeForce 830A) vs 38.9 (Radeon R9 M265X) — the GeForce 830A offers 0.5% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | Radeon R9 M265X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-50% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.1 | 38.9 |
| Codename | GM108 | Venus |
| Release | July 22 2014 | March 21 2014 |
| Ranking | #832 | #839 |
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