
GeForce 830M vs FirePro M4150

GeForce 830M
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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 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 830M
Performance Per Dollar FirePro M4150
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.
| Insight | GeForce 830M | FirePro 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.
| Insight | GeForce 830M | FirePro 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

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.

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).
| Feature | GeForce 830M | FirePro 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)
| Feature | GeForce 830M | FirePro 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.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | FirePro 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.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | FirePro 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).
| Feature | GeForce 830M | FirePro 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.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | FirePro 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).
| Feature | GeForce 830M | FirePro 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 |
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