GeForce 930MX vs GeForce 930A

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 GeForce 930A is on rank 397, 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 GeForce 930A

#387

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1313%

#389

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1190%

#390

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1187%

#394

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1079%

#395

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1072%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

100%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#399

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

97%

#401

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

97%

#402

Radeon HD 8550G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#403

Iris Pro Graphics 5200

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

94%

#404

Mobility Radeon HD 5000

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

94%

#406

Radeon RX Vega 10 Ryzen 7 3700C

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#407

Radeon HD 8650G + 7700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

91%

#408

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

91%

#409

GeForce GTX 285M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

89%

#410

Radeon R7 M260X

MSRP: $139|Avg: $35

88%

#411

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

87%

#412

Radeon R7 A365

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

87%

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 3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 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 930MX	GeForce 930A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 930A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 930A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $25), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 21.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 930MX	GeForce 930A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+21.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 GeForce 930A

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 930MX scores 1,278 and the GeForce 930A reaches 1,241 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930MX is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 930A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930MX) vs 384 (GeForce 930A). Raw compute: 0.7834 TFLOPS (GeForce 930MX) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 941 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	GeForce 930A
G3D Mark Score	1,278+3%	1,241
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7834 TFLOPS+8%	0.7227 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1020 MHz+8%	941 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	24	24
L1 Cache	192 KB	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 930MX	GeForce 930A
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)

The GeForce 930MX comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 930A has 512 MB. The GeForce 930MX offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	GeForce 930A
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 930MX) vs 11.0 (GeForce 930A). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	GeForce 930A
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	0	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 930MX) vs NVENC 2 (GeForce 930A). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 930MX) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 930A).

Feature	GeForce 930MX	GeForce 930A
Encoder	None	NVENC 2
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 930MX draws 17W versus the GeForce 930A's 33W — a 64% difference. The GeForce 930MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930MX) vs 350W (GeForce 930A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	GeForce 930A
TDP	17W-48%	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	75.2+100%	37.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 930MX launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the GeForce 930A launched at $150 and now averages $20. The GeForce 930A costs 20% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.1 (GeForce 930MX) vs 62.0 (GeForce 930A) — the GeForce 930A offers 21.3% better value. The GeForce 930MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).