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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 Quadro 4000M is on rank 91, so the Quadro 4000M 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 Quadro 4000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 4000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% 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 | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro 4000M 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 Quadro 4000M
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.
Quadro 4000M
The Quadro 4000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 22 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 475 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,287 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 930A scores 1,241 and the Quadro 4000M reaches 1,287 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930A is built on Maxwell while the Quadro 4000M uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930A) vs 336 (Quadro 4000M). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A) vs 0.6384 TFLOPS (Quadro 4000M).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,241 | 1,287+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+14% | 336 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS+13% | 0.6384 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 56+133% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 448 KB+133% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro 4000M has 2 GB. The Quadro 4000M 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 0.5 MB (Quadro 4000M) — the GeForce 930A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 930A draws 33W versus the Quadro 4000M's 100W — a 100.8% difference. The GeForce 930A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930A) vs 350W (Quadro 4000M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-67% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 37.6+191% | 12.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Quadro 4000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | GF104 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | February 22 2011 |
| Ranking | #810 | #801 |
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