GeForce 930MX vs Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 930MX is positioned at rank 289 and the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is on rank 164, so the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930MX
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 930MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 930MX | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) |
| 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 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 $35), it costs 29% less, resulting in a 37.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 930MX | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+37.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($25) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) |
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 930MX and Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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.
Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 14 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 930MX scores 1,278 and the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) reaches 1,300 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930MX is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) uses GCN, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930MX) vs 512 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)).
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,278 | 1,300+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 512+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 930MX comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 930MX) vs 12 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 930MX) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 930MX) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)).
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP6) | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 930MX draws 17W versus the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)'s 30W — a 55.3% difference. The GeForce 930MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930MX) vs 350W (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 17W-43% | 30W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 75.2+74% | 43.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930MX launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) launched at $173 and now averages $35. The GeForce 930MX costs 28.6% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.1 (GeForce 930MX) vs 37.1 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) — the GeForce 930MX offers 37.7% better value. The GeForce 930MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80-54% | $173 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25-29% | $35 |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.1+38% | 37.1 |
| Codename | GM108 | Kaveri Spectre |
| Release | March 1 2016 | January 14 2014 |
| Ranking | #805 | #830 |
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