GeForce 830M vs Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
GeForce 830M
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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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is on rank 85, so the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 830M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop).
| Insight | GeForce 830M | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 $49), it costs 39% less, resulting in a 64.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 830M | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+64.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49) |
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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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.
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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 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 |
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% |
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 | — |
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.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 30W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 30.5 | 33.3+9% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 830M costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.5 (GeForce 830M) vs 20.4 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) — the GeForce 830M offers 64.2% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-39% | $49 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.5+64% | 20.4 |
| Codename | GM108 | Kaveri Spectre |
| Release | March 12 2014 | January 14 2014 |
| Ranking | #885 | #865 |
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