GeForce 830M vs Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

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 Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 830M vs Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop): 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).
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 20.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $49 MSRP).

Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

2014

Why buy it

✅37.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 20.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($49 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 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?

Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 37.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce 830M instead at 1,005 vs 1,000, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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?

Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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, Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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.

Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 14 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 830M scores 1,005 and the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) reaches 1,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 830M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830M) vs 384 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)).

Feature	GeForce 830M	Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
G3D Mark Score	1,005	1,000
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	256	384+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 830M gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce 830M	Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 830M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop).

Feature	GeForce 830M	Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830M) vs 12_0 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce 830M	Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_0
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 830M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GeForce 830M	Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
Encoder	NVENC (Maxwell)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 830M draws 33W versus the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)'s 30W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.