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GeForce 830M
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Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual
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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 Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual is on rank 419, 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 Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 830M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 830M | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $30), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 105.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 830M | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+105.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual
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.
Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual
The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 825 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,033 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 830M scores 1,005 and the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual reaches 1,033 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual).
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,005 | 1,033+3% |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 640+150% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 830M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual has 512 MB. The GeForce 830M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830M) vs 11_2 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11_2 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 830M) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs UVD 3.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Maxwell) | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP6) | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 830M draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 830M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 30.5+47% | 20.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual costs 50% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.5 (GeForce 830M) vs 68.9 (Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual) — the Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual offers 105.7% better value. The GeForce 830M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon HD 8570D + HD 8570 Dual |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.5 | 68.9+106% |
| Codename | GM108 | — |
| Release | March 12 2014 | August 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #885 | #863 |
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