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GeForce 830M
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Radeon R7 M260X
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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 M260X is on rank 410, 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 R7 M260X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M260X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 830M.
| Insight | GeForce 830M | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $35), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 15.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 830M | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+15.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) |
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 M260X
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 M260X
The Radeon R7 M260X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 6 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 620 MHz to 715 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,013 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 830M scores 1,005 and the Radeon R7 M260X reaches 1,013 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 830M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 M260X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830M) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M260X). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830M) vs 0.5491 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M260X). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 715 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,005 | 1,013 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 384+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS+7% | 0.5491 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+61% | 715 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 24+50% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB+33% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M260X has 4 GB. The Radeon R7 M260X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 830M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 M260X) — the GeForce 830M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830M) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M260X). Vulkan: 1.1 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+7% | 4.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 830M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M260X). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 830M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC (Radeon R7 M260X).
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Maxwell) | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP6) | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 830M draws 33W versus the Radeon R7 M260X's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 830M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M260X). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-56% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 30.5+126% | 13.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 830M costs 14.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.5 (GeForce 830M) vs 28.9 (Radeon R7 M260X) — the GeForce 830M offers 15.9% better value. The Radeon R7 M260X is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R7 M260X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $139 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-14% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.5+16% | 28.9 |
| Codename | GM108 | Opal |
| Release | March 12 2014 | December 6 2015 |
| Ranking | #885 | #878 |
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