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GeForce 930A
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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 GeForce 930MX is on rank 289, so the GeForce 930MX 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 GeForce 930MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 930MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% 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 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 $25), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 21.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 930A | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+21.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 930A and GeForce 930MX
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.
GeForce 930MX
The GeForce 930MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 952 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 17W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,278 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 930A scores 1,241 and the GeForce 930MX reaches 1,278 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 930MX uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930A) vs 384 (GeForce 930MX). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A) vs 0.7834 TFLOPS (GeForce 930MX). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1020 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,241 | 1,278+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 0.7834 TFLOPS+8% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 1020 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce 930MX has 2 GB. The GeForce 930MX offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 930A) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 930MX). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2 (GeForce 930A) vs None (GeForce 930MX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD (VP6). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 930A) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 930MX).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | PureVideo HD (VP6) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 930A draws 33W versus the GeForce 930MX's 17W — a 64% difference. The GeForce 930MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930A) vs 350W (GeForce 930MX). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 17W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 37.6 | 75.2+100% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930A launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 930MX launched at $80 and now averages $25. The GeForce 930A costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.0 (GeForce 930A) vs 51.1 (GeForce 930MX) — the GeForce 930A offers 21.3% better value. The GeForce 930MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $80-47% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-20% | $25 |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.0+21% | 51.1 |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | March 1 2016 |
| Ranking | #810 | #805 |
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