GeForce 830M vs Radeon R9 M375
GeForce 830M
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Radeon R9 M375
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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 R9 M375 is on rank 565, 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 R9 M375
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 830M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 M375 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 830M | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| 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 $300), it costs 90% less, resulting in a 907% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 830M | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+907%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 R9 M375
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 R9 M375
The Radeon R9 M375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 5 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1015 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 998 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 830M scores 1,005 and the Radeon R9 M375 reaches 998 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 830M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R9 M375 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 830M) vs 640 (Radeon R9 M375). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (GeForce 830M) vs 1.299 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M375). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1015 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,005 | 998 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 256 | 640+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5888 TFLOPS | 1.299 TFLOPS+121% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+13% | 1015 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 40+150% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 160 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 M375 has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M375 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 R9 M375) — the GeForce 830M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 64 GB/s |
| 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 11_1 (Radeon R9 M375). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11_1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+7% | 4.3 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 830M) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 M375). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 (GeForce 830M) vs H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 M375).
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Maxwell) | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP6) | UVD 6.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-4,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 830M draws 33W versus the Radeon R9 M375's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 830M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 830M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M375). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-56% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 30.5+129% | 13.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 830M costs 90% less ($270 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.5 (GeForce 830M) vs 3.3 (Radeon R9 M375) — the GeForce 830M offers 915.2% better value. The Radeon R9 M375 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 830M | Radeon R9 M375 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-90% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.5+915% | 3.3 |
| Codename | GM108 | Tropo |
| Release | March 12 2014 | May 5 2015 |
| Ranking | #885 | #889 |
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