GeForce 910M vs GeForce GT 430

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 910M vs GeForce GT 430 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce 910M vs GeForce GT 430: 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 910M

2015

Why buy it

✅45.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 33W instead of 64W, a 31W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB 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 7.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $79 MSRP).

GeForce GT 430

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($79 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 910M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2014 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌93.9% higher power demand at 64W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 910M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 45.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 430 instead at 603 vs 600, 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 910M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 430 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, GeForce GT 430 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 910M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 910M vs GeForce GT 430 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 910M

The GeForce 910M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 600 points.

GeForce GT 430

The GeForce GT 430 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 603 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 910M scores 600 and the GeForce GT 430 reaches 603 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 910M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 430 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 910M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 430). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 910M) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 430).

Feature	GeForce 910M	GeForce GT 430
G3D Mark Score	600	603
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS+18%	0.7626 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	192 KB+500%	32 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 910M	GeForce GT 430
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 910M has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 430 carries 1 GB. GeForce GT 430 gives you 100% 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 910M and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 430. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 910M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 430) — the GeForce 910M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 910M	GeForce GT 430
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 910M) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 430). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.0. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce 910M	GeForce GT 430
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.2	None
OpenGL	4.6+15%	4.0
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 910M) vs No (GeForce GT 430). Decoder: PureVideo VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 910M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 430).

Feature	GeForce 910M	GeForce GT 430
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	PureVideo VP5	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 910M draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 430's 64W — a 63.9% difference. The GeForce 910M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 910M) vs 300W (GeForce GT 430). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce 910M	GeForce GT 430
TDP	33W-48%	64W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	Legacy	None
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	18.2+94%	9.4

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 910M (2015 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce 910M	GeForce GT 430
MSRP	—	$79
Codename	GM108	GK107
Release	March 13 2015	May 29 2014
Ranking	#847	#777

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