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GeForce 930A
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GeForce GTX 460M
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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 GTX 460M is on rank 181, so the GeForce GTX 460M 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 GTX 460M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 930A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 460M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 930A | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| 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 $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 103.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 930A | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+103.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 GeForce GTX 460M
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 GTX 460M
The GeForce GTX 460M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 3 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,218 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 930A scores 1,241 and the GeForce GTX 460M reaches 1,218 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 460M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930A) vs 192 (GeForce GTX 460M). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A) vs 0.5184 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 460M).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,241+2% | 1,218 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS+39% | 0.5184 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 24+200% |
| TMUs | 24 | 32+33% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 256 KB+33% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+163% | 0.38 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 930A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 460M has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 460M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 930A) vs 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 460M) — the GeForce 930A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1.5 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+163% | 0.38 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 930A) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 460M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2 (GeForce 930A) vs PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 460M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 930A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 460M).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 930A draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 460M's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 930A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930A) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 460M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 37.6+54% | 24.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930A costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.0 (GeForce 930A) vs 30.4 (GeForce GTX 460M) — the GeForce 930A offers 103.9% better value. The GeForce 930A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce GTX 460M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-50% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.0+104% | 30.4 |
| Codename | GM108 | GF106 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | September 3 2010 |
| Ranking | #810 | #814 |
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