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GeForce 930A
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FirePro 3D V8750
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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 930A is positioned at rank 397 and the FirePro 3D V8750 is on rank 370, so the FirePro 3D V8750 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930A
Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8750
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The FirePro 3D V8750 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 GeForce 930A.
| Insight | GeForce 930A | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (254mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 930A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 930A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2339.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 930A | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2339.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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 930A and FirePro 3D V8750
GeForce 930A
The GeForce 930A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,241 points.
FirePro 3D V8750
The FirePro 3D V8750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,272 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 930A scores 1,241 and the FirePro 3D V8750 reaches 1,272 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930A is built on Maxwell while the FirePro 3D V8750 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930A) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8750). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8750).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,241 | 1,272+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 3.482 TFLOPS+382% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 128+433% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 512 KB+167% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 930A | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 930A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the FirePro 3D V8750 has 2 GB. The FirePro 3D V8750 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 930A) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro 3D V8750) — the GeForce 930A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 930A) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8750). Vulkan: 1.2 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0+9% | 10.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+44% | 3.2 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2 (GeForce 930A) vs UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8750). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 930A) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8750).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2 | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 930A draws 33W versus the FirePro 3D V8750's 274W — a 157% difference. The GeForce 930A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930A) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8750). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 254mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90°C.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-88% | 274W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 254mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-17% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 37.6+717% | 4.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930A launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the FirePro 3D V8750 launched at $1799 and now averages $500. The GeForce 930A costs 96% less ($480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.0 (GeForce 930A) vs 2.5 (FirePro 3D V8750) — the GeForce 930A offers 2380% better value. The GeForce 930A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | FirePro 3D V8750 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-92% | $1799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-96% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.0+2380% | 2.5 |
| Codename | GM108 | Tahiti |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #810 | #423 |
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