GeForce 830A
VS
UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

GeForce 830A vs UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

NVIDIA

GeForce 830A

2014Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz
VS
Intel

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

2020Core: 200 MHzBoost: 500 MHz

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. 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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 830A

#334
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
926%
#336
839%
#337
837%
#341
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
761%
#342
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
756%
#344
GeForce 830A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
100%
#348
GeForce MX350
MSRP: $250|Avg: $200
96%
#349
GeForce 840A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
95%
#350
Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
95%
#351
HD Graphics 630
MSRP: $100|Avg: $30
95%
#354
Radeon R7 M370
MSRP: $130|Avg: $40
93%
#357
Radeon 625
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
92%
#359
Radeon R7 M350
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is significantly newer (2020 vs 2014). The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) 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 UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 830A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce 830AUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) 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 UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

NVIDIA

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.

Intel

UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)

The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 200 MHz to 500 MHz. It has 64 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 7W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 830A scores 1,173 and the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) 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 UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830A) vs 64 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 500 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 830AUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
G3D Mark Score
1,173
1,200+2%
Architecture
Maxwell
Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node
28 nm
10 nm
Shading Units
256+300%
64
Boost Clock
1150 MHz+130%
500 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 830AUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 830A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) has 0 MB. The GeForce 830A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce 830AUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830A) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce 830AUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
3+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce 830A) vs QuickSync (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Decoder: VP6 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 830A) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2 (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)).

FeatureGeForce 830AUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
Encoder
NVENC 3.0
QuickSync
Decoder
VP6
QuickSync
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,H.265,VP9,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 830A draws 33W versus the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)'s 7W — a 130% difference. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830A) vs 1W (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75.

FeatureGeForce 830AUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
TDP
33W
7W-79%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
Legacy
Integrated
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80
75-6%
Perf/Watt
35.5
171.4+383%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 830A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) launched at $0 and now averages $0. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.1 (GeForce 830A) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)) — the UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU) is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce 830AUHD Graphics G7 (Lakefield GT2 64 EU)
MSRP
$100
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$30
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
39.1
Infinity
Codename
GM108
Lakefield GT2
Release
July 22 2014
May 28 2020
Ranking
#832
#893