GeForce 830M vs Radeon HD 8600/8700M

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 8600/8700M is on rank 390, 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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

294%

#150

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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 Radeon HD 8600/8700M

#380

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1265%

#382

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1147%

#383

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1144%

#387

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1040%

#388

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1033%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

99%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

98%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

96%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#400

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

94%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

93%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

91%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 8600/8700M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8600/8700M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $30), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 830M	Radeon HD 8600/8700M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.5%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

GeForce 830M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 8600/8700M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 830M and Radeon HD 8600/8700M

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 8600/8700M

The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,030 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 830M scores 1,005 and the Radeon HD 8600/8700M reaches 1,030 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 830M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 8600/8700M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830M) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 775 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 830M	Radeon HD 8600/8700M
G3D Mark Score	1,005	1,030+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	640+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	0.992 TFLOPS+68%
Boost Clock	1150 MHz+48%	775 MHz
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	16	40+150%
L1 Cache	128 KB	160 KB+25%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 830M	Radeon HD 8600/8700M
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 830M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8600/8700M has 512 MB. The GeForce 830M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 830M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) — the GeForce 830M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 830M	Radeon HD 8600/8700M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 830M draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 8600/8700M's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 830M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce 830M	Radeon HD 8600/8700M
TDP	33W-34%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	1x 6-pin
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	30.5+48%	20.6

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Value Analysis

Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.5 (GeForce 830M) vs 34.3 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) — the Radeon HD 8600/8700M offers 2.4% better value. The GeForce 830M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).