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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 930A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (512 MB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel UHD Graphics 630.
| Insight | GeForce 930A | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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 GeForce 930A 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 930A and Intel UHD Graphics 630
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 UHD Graphics 630
The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,231 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 930A scores 1,241 and the Intel UHD Graphics 630 reaches 1,231 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930A is built on Maxwell while the Intel UHD Graphics 630 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930A) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 630). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A) vs 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 630). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,241 | 1,231 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 384+109% | 184 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS+71% | 0.4232 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 1150 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 8+167% | 3 |
| TMUs | 24+4% | 23 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics 630 has 0 MB. The GeForce 930A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 930A draws 33W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 630's 15W — a 75% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930A) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 630). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 15W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 37.6 | 82.1+118% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930A launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Intel UHD Graphics 630 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.0 (GeForce 930A) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 630) — the Intel UHD Graphics 630 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 630 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.0 | Infinity |
| Codename | GM108 | Comet Lake GT2 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | October 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #810 | #824 |
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