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GeForce 930M
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Radeon HD 8600/8700M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 930M is positioned at rank 153 and the Radeon HD 8600/8700M is on rank 390, so the GeForce 930M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8600/8700M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 930M.
| Insight | GeForce 930M | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 8600/8700M 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 Radeon HD 8600/8700M
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.
Radeon HD 8600/8700M
The Radeon HD 8600/8700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 775 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,030 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 930M scores 1,011 and the Radeon HD 8600/8700M reaches 1,030 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 8600/8700M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930M) vs 640 (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 930M) vs 0.992 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 775 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,011 | 1,030+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.4216 TFLOPS | 0.992 TFLOPS+135% |
| Boost Clock | 549 MHz | 775 MHz+41% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+20% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 930M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 8600/8700M) — the GeForce 930M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 930M draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 8600/8700M's 50W — a 41% difference. The GeForce 930M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8600/8700M). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-34% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 30.6+49% | 20.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Radeon HD 8600/8700M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $30 |
| Codename | GM108 | Venus |
| Release | March 13 2015 | April 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #880 | #745 |
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