GeForce 930M vs Radeon R9 A375
GeForce 930M
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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 R9 A375 is on rank 83, so the Radeon R9 A375 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 R9 A375
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 A375 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 R9 A375 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 A375 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 R9 A375
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 R9 A375
The Radeon R9 A375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1015 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,024 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 930M scores 1,011 and the Radeon R9 A375 reaches 1,024 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R9 A375 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930M) vs 640 (Radeon R9 A375). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 925 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Radeon R9 A375 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,011 | 1,024+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Boost Clock | 549 MHz | 925 MHz+68% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Radeon R9 A375 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Radeon R9 A375 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 930M) vs 12_0 (Radeon R9 A375). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Radeon R9 A375 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12_0+9% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce 930M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 A375). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 4.2.
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Radeon R9 A375 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2.0 | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 930M draws 33W versus the Radeon R9 A375's 30W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon R9 A375 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 A375). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 930M | Radeon R9 A375 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 30W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 30.6 | 34.1+11% |
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