GeForce 830A vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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. The GeForce 830A is positioned at rank #344 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 830A
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 830A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2592.1% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (12 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 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2592.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2592.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $590 (vs $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 36.9% better value per dollar than the GeForce 830A.
| Insight | GeForce 830A | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+36.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590) |
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 RTX 4070 Ti
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 RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 830A scores 1,173 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 2592.1%. The GeForce 830A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830A) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830A) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 2610 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,173 | 31,578+2592% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 7680+2900% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 40.09 TFLOPS+6709% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 2610 MHz+127% |
| ROPs | 8 | 80+900% |
| TMUs | 16 | 240+1400% |
| L1 Cache | 0.13 MB | 7.5 MB+5669% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 48 MB+4700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce 830A lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 830A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 830A) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 12 GB+2300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 504 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 48 MB+4700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830A) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce 830A) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: VP6 vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 830A) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).
| Feature | GeForce 830A | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 3.0 | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | VP6 | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 830A draws 33W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 158.5% difference. The GeForce 830A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830A) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 285mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce 830A | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-88% | 285W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-50% | 700W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 285mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 35.5 | 110.8+212% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 830A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 and now averages $590. The GeForce 830A costs 94.9% less ($560 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.1 (GeForce 830A) vs 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 36.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 830A | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100-87% | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-95% | $590 |
| Performance per Dollar | 39.1 | 53.5+37% |
| Codename | GM108 | AD104 |
| Release | July 22 2014 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #832 | #11 |
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