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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.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930A
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 930A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 910.1% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (8 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 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-910.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+910.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 930A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $209 for the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, it costs 90% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 3.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 930A | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($209) |
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 RTX 3050 8GB
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 RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 930A scores 1,241 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 910.1%. The GeForce 930A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 28 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930A) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1777 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,241 | 12,535+910% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Ampere |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2560+567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 9.098 TFLOPS+1159% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 1777 MHz+89% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 24 | 80+233% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 2.5 MB+1216% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 930A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 1500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 930A) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 8 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 930A) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 Ultimate+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.4+17% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2 (GeForce 930A) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 930A) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2 | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 930A draws 33W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 119% difference. The GeForce 930A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930A) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: Legacy vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-75% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-22% | 450W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 66°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 37.6 | 96.4+156% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930A launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce 930A costs 90.4% less ($189 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 62.0 (GeForce 930A) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce 930A offers 3.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 930A | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150-40% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-90% | $209 |
| Performance per Dollar | 62.0+3% | 60.0 |
| Codename | GM108 | GA106 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #810 | #211 |
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