GeForce 930M vs Intel UHD Graphics 620
GeForce 930M
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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 930M is positioned at rank #153 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 Intel UHD Graphics 620 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 930M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 930M | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| 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 Intel UHD Graphics 620 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 930M and Intel UHD Graphics 620
GeForce 930M
The GeForce 930M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,011 points.
Intel UHD Graphics 620
The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,041 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 930M scores 1,011 and the Intel UHD Graphics 620 reaches 1,041 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930M is built on Maxwell while the Intel UHD Graphics 620 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930M) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 930M) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,011 | 1,041+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm++ |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS+10% | 0.384 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 549 MHz | 1000 MHz+82% |
| ROPs | 8+167% | 3 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 930M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 620 has 0 MB. The GeForce 930M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 930M) vs 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce 930M) vs QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce 930M) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Intel UHD Graphics 620).
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 | QuickSync |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | QuickSync |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 | H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 930M draws 33W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 620's 15W — a 75% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930M) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 15W-55% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Integrated |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 30.6 | 69.4+127% |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $0 |
| Codename | GM108 | Kaby Lake GT2 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | September 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #880 | #875 |
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