GeForce 830M
VS
FirePro M4150

GeForce 830M vs FirePro M4150

NVIDIA

GeForce 830M

2014Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz
VS

FirePro M4150

2013Core: 715 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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 830M is positioned at rank 157 and the FirePro M4150 is on rank 211, so the GeForce 830M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 830M

#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
97%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
96%
#147
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
324%
#149
294%
#150
293%
#154
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
266%
#155
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
265%
#157
GeForce 830M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
100%
#158
GeForce GT 750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
99%
#159
GeForce GT 425M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro M4150

#91
RTX PRO 6000
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
99%
#92
RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
97%
#93
Quadro RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
97%
#196
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
2920%
#211
FirePro M4150
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
100%
#212
FirePro V4900
MSRP: $200|Avg: $47
100%
#213
GRID K160Q
MSRP: $125|Avg: $30
99%
#215
Quadro
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50
99%
#216
FirePro W5000
MSRP: $599|Avg: $40
98%
#219
FirePro W7000 Adapter
MSRP: $899|Avg: $15
96%
#220
Quadro K420
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
96%
#223
FirePro W7000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $50
95%
#224
Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
MSRP: $169|Avg: $100
94%
#226
FirePro D500
MSRP: $500|Avg: $150
90%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The FirePro M4150 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 830M.

InsightGeForce 830MFirePro M4150
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Leading raw performance (+0.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 830M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 830M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 65.7% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce 830MFirePro M4150
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+65.7%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($30)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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 830M and FirePro M4150

NVIDIA

GeForce 830M

The GeForce 830M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 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: 1,005 points.

AMD

FirePro M4150

The FirePro M4150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 16 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,011 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 830M scores 1,005 and the FirePro M4150 reaches 1,011 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 830M is built on Maxwell while the FirePro M4150 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830M) vs 384 (FirePro M4150). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830M) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (FirePro M4150).

FeatureGeForce 830MFirePro M4150
G3D Mark Score
1,005
1,011
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 1.0
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
256
384+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5888 TFLOPS+7%
0.5491 TFLOPS
ROPs
8
8
TMUs
16
24+50%
L1 Cache
128 KB+33%
96 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 830MFirePro M4150
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 830M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the FirePro M4150 has 4 GB. The FirePro M4150 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 830M) vs 0.25 MB (FirePro M4150) — the GeForce 830M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 830MFirePro M4150
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB+300%
0.25 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830M) vs 12 (FirePro M4150). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 6.

FeatureGeForce 830MFirePro M4150
DirectX
12 (11_0)
12
Vulkan
1.1
1.2+9%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
6+200%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 830M) vs VCE 1.0 (FirePro M4150). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs UVD. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 830M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (FirePro M4150).

FeatureGeForce 830MFirePro M4150
Encoder
NVENC (Maxwell)
VCE 1.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD (VP6)
UVD
Codecs
H.264,H.265,MPEG-2
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 830M draws 33W versus the FirePro M4150's 150W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 830M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830M) vs 350W (FirePro M4150). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.

FeatureGeForce 830MFirePro M4150
TDP
33W-78%
150W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
75
70°C-7%
Perf/Watt
30.5+355%
6.7
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce 830M costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.5 (GeForce 830M) vs 20.2 (FirePro M4150) — the GeForce 830M offers 65.8% better value. The GeForce 830M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce 830MFirePro M4150
MSRP
$200
Avg Price (30d)
$30-40%
$50
Performance per Dollar
33.5+66%
20.2
Codename
GM108
Opal
Release
March 12 2014
October 16 2013
Ranking
#885
#879