GeForce 930A
VS
HD Graphics P630

GeForce 930A vs HD Graphics P630

NVIDIA

GeForce 930A

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 941 MHz
VS

HD Graphics P630

2016Core: 350 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz

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. The GeForce 930A is positioned at rank #397 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930A

#387
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1313%
#389
1190%
#390
1187%
#394
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
1079%
#395
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
1072%
#397
GeForce 930A
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
100%
#398
Mobility Radeon HD 4650
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
99%
#399
Radeon R9 M290X
MSRP: $400|Avg: $60
97%
#401
Radeon HD 7670
MSRP: $100|Avg: $25
97%
#402
Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
96%
#403
Iris Pro Graphics 5200
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
94%
#404
Mobility Radeon HD 5000
MSRP: $99|Avg: $20
94%
#406
94%
#407
Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
91%
#408
Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
MSRP: $800|Avg: $200
91%
#409
GeForce GTX 285M SLI
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
89%
#410
Radeon R7 M260X
MSRP: $139|Avg: $35
88%
#411
87%
#412
Intel UHD Graphics 615
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The HD Graphics P630 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 930A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce 930AHD Graphics P630
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)
Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the HD Graphics P630 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 HD Graphics P630

NVIDIA

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.

Intel

HD Graphics P630

The HD Graphics P630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 5 2016. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,280 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 930A scores 1,241 and the HD Graphics P630 reaches 1,280 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930A is built on Maxwell while the HD Graphics P630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930A) vs 192 (HD Graphics P630). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A) vs 0.4224 TFLOPS (HD Graphics P630). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1100 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 930AHD Graphics P630
G3D Mark Score
1,241
1,280+3%
Architecture
Maxwell
Generation 9.5
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm++
Shading Units
384+100%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7227 TFLOPS+71%
0.4224 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
941 MHz
1100 MHz+17%
ROPs
8+167%
3
TMUs
24
24

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 930AHD Graphics P630
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 930A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the HD Graphics P630 has 0 MB. The GeForce 930A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

FeatureGeForce 930AHD Graphics P630
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 930A) vs 12 (12_1) (HD Graphics P630). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce 930AHD Graphics P630
DirectX
11.0
12 (12_1)+9%
Vulkan
1.2+9%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
1
3+200%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2 (GeForce 930A) vs Quick Sync Video (HD Graphics P630). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 930A) vs H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (HD Graphics P630).

FeatureGeForce 930AHD Graphics P630
Encoder
NVENC 2
Quick Sync Video
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
Quick Sync Video
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4
H.265/HEVC,H.264,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 930A draws 33W versus the HD Graphics P630's 15W — a 75% difference. The HD Graphics P630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930A) vs 1W (HD Graphics P630). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce 930AHD Graphics P630
TDP
33W
15W-55%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
Legacy
Integrated
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
75°C
Perf/Watt
37.6
85.3+127%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 930A launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the HD Graphics P630 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The HD Graphics P630 costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.0 (GeForce 930A) vs Infinity (HD Graphics P630) — the HD Graphics P630 offers Infinity% better value. The HD Graphics P630 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce 930AHD Graphics P630
MSRP
$150
$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)
$20
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
62.0
Infinity
Codename
GM108
Kaby Lake GT2
Release
March 13 2015
August 5 2016
Ranking
#810
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