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GeForce 930A
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Radeon HD 6770
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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 Radeon HD 6770 is on rank 127, so the Radeon HD 6770 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 Radeon HD 6770
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 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 | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 $129), it costs 84% less, resulting in a 529.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 930A | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+529.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($129) |
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 Radeon HD 6770
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.
Radeon HD 6770
The Radeon HD 6770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,271 points. Launch price was $129.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 930A scores 1,241 and the Radeon HD 6770 reaches 1,271 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6770 uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930A) vs 800 (Radeon HD 6770). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6770). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,241 | 1,271+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 800+108% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 1.36 TFLOPS+88% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz+5% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+140% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 930A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6770 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 6770 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 930A) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 6770) — the GeForce 930A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 930A) vs 11.2 (11_0) (Radeon HD 6770). Vulkan: 1.2 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.2 (11_0)+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | N/A |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2 (GeForce 930A) vs None (Radeon HD 6770). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 2.2. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 930A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon HD 6770).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2 | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | UVD 2.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 930A draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 6770's 108W — a 106.4% difference. The GeForce 930A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930A) vs 450W (Radeon HD 6770). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 198mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-69% | 108W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 198mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 37.6+219% | 11.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930A launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon HD 6770 launched at $129 and now averages $129. The GeForce 930A costs 84.5% less ($109 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.0 (GeForce 930A) vs 9.9 (Radeon HD 6770) — the GeForce 930A offers 526.3% better value. The GeForce 930A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | Radeon HD 6770 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $129-14% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-84% | $129 |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.0+526% | 9.9 |
| Codename | GM108 | Juniper |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 21 2011 |
| Ranking | #810 | #807 |
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