GeForce 830M vs GeForce 930M

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.

GeForce 830M vs GeForce 930M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce 830M vs GeForce 930M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 830M

2014

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 930M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce 930M

2015

Why buy it

✅5.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 930M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 5.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.6% in PassMark G3D (1,011 vs 1,005), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 830M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 930M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 930M is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 830M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 830M vs GeForce 930M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

GeForce 930M

The GeForce 930M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,011 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 830M scores 1,005 and the GeForce 930M 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 GeForce 930M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830M) vs 384 (GeForce 930M). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830M) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 930M). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 549 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 830M	GeForce 930M
G3D Mark Score	1,005	1,011
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	384+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS+40%	0.4216 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+109%	549 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	16	24+50%
L1 Cache	128 KB	192 KB+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 830M	GeForce 930M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 830M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 930M carries 512 MB. GeForce 830M gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 830M and 128-bit on the GeForce 930M.

Feature	GeForce 830M	GeForce 930M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830M) vs 11.0 (GeForce 930M). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 830M	GeForce 930M
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 830M) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce 930M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 830M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce 930M).

Feature	GeForce 830M	GeForce 930M
Encoder	NVENC (Maxwell)	NVENC 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 830M draws 33W versus the GeForce 930M's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 930M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830M) vs 350W (GeForce 930M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.