GeForce 930MX vs FirePro 3D V8750

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 930MX is positioned at rank 289 and the FirePro 3D V8750 is on rank 370, so the GeForce 930MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930MX

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

97%

#279

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

679%

#281

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

616%

#282

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

614%

#286

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

559%

#287

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

555%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

100%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

98%

#296

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

96%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

94%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

94%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

94%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar FirePro 3D V8750

#355

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

20807%

#370

FirePro 3D V8750

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $500

100%

#371

FirePro 3D V7750

MSRP: $799|Avg: $20

96%

#372

GRID M10-2B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $80

93%

#373

Quadro FX 370

MSRP: $129|Avg: $500

92%

#374

GRID M6-0B

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $100

86%

#375

RTXA5000-6Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2500

86%

#376

Quadro 6000

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $150

86%

#377

GRID M10-1B

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150

85%

#378

Tesla K40c

MSRP: $7699|Avg: $500

82%

#379

Tesla M2090

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $40

79%

#380

Quadro FX 4800

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $80

79%

#381

GRID K180Q

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $1000

75%

#382

GRID K2

MSRP: $5199|Avg: $80

75%

#383

Quadro CX

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $500

66%

#384

GRID P100-8Q

MSRP: $7374|Avg: $550

62%

#385

Quadro FX 550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

61%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 930MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro 3D V8750.

Insight	GeForce 930MX	FirePro 3D V8750
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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	—	Standard Size (254mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 930MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 930MX holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $500), it costs 95% less, resulting in a 1909.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 930MX	FirePro 3D V8750
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1909.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 930MX and FirePro 3D V8750

GeForce 930MX

The GeForce 930MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 952 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 17W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,278 points.

FirePro 3D V8750

The FirePro 3D V8750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 18 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 274W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,272 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 930MX scores 1,278 and the FirePro 3D V8750 reaches 1,272 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930MX is built on Maxwell while the FirePro 3D V8750 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930MX) vs 2,048 (FirePro 3D V8750). Raw compute: 0.7834 TFLOPS (GeForce 930MX) vs 3.482 TFLOPS (FirePro 3D V8750).

Feature	GeForce 930MX	FirePro 3D V8750
G3D Mark Score	1,278	1,272
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7834 TFLOPS	3.482 TFLOPS+344%
ROPs	8	32+300%
TMUs	24	128+433%
L1 Cache	192 KB	512 KB+167%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 930MX	FirePro 3D V8750
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 930MX) vs 0.75 MB (FirePro 3D V8750) — the GeForce 930MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	FirePro 3D V8750
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 930MX) vs 10.1 (FirePro 3D V8750). Vulkan: 1.1 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	FirePro 3D V8750
DirectX	12 (11_0)+19%	10.1
Vulkan	1.1	None
OpenGL	4.6+44%	3.2
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 930MX) vs UVD 2 (FirePro 3D V8750). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs UVD 2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 930MX) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (FirePro 3D V8750).

Feature	GeForce 930MX	FirePro 3D V8750
Encoder	None	UVD 2
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	UVD 2
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 930MX draws 17W versus the FirePro 3D V8750's 274W — a 176.6% difference. The GeForce 930MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930MX) vs 350W (FirePro 3D V8750). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 254mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 90°C.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	FirePro 3D V8750
TDP	17W-94%	274W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	254mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80-11%	90°C
Perf/Watt	75.2+1535%	4.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 930MX launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the FirePro 3D V8750 launched at $1799 and now averages $500. The GeForce 930MX costs 95% less ($475 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.1 (GeForce 930MX) vs 2.5 (FirePro 3D V8750) — the GeForce 930MX offers 1944% better value. The GeForce 930MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).