GeForce 930MX vs Tesla M2070

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 Tesla M2070 is on rank 387, 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%

#297

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 Tesla M2070

#371

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

35174%

#386

GRID V100D-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

100%

#387

Tesla M2070

MSRP: $3099|Avg: $50

100%

#388

GRID M10-0Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $150

95%

#389

GRID V100-2Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $2000

90%

#390

Quadro FX 560

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

90%

#391

Quadro FX 5800

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $40

83%

#392

RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell DC-12Q

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

76%

#393

FireStream 9170

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $20

76%

#394

Quadro FX 1700

MSRP: $699|Avg: $500

74%

#395

GRID P40-6Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

71%

#396

Quadro FX 540

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

64%

#397

Quadro 7000

MSRP: $14499|Avg: $300

57%

#398

Quadro FX 1500

MSRP: $699|Avg: $30

57%

#399

Tesla M2070-Q

MSRP: $5489|Avg: $50

57%

#400

Quadro FX 3700

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $500

55%

#401

Quadro FX 4700 X2

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $15

55%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla M2070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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	Tesla M2070
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi (2010−2014))
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 $50), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 95.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 930MX	Tesla M2070
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+95.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($25)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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.

GeForce 930MX Benchmark Check

Tesla M2070 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 930MX and Tesla M2070

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.

Tesla M2070

The Tesla M2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 25 2011. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 574 MHz. It has 448 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,305 points. Launch price was $3,099.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 930MX scores 1,278 and the Tesla M2070 reaches 1,305 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 930MX is built on Maxwell while the Tesla M2070 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930MX) vs 448 (Tesla M2070). Raw compute: 0.7834 TFLOPS (GeForce 930MX) vs 1.03 TFLOPS (Tesla M2070).

Feature	GeForce 930MX	Tesla M2070
G3D Mark Score	1,278	1,305+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	384	448+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7834 TFLOPS	1.03 TFLOPS+31%
ROPs	8	48+500%
TMUs	24	56+133%
L1 Cache	192 KB	896 KB+367%
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 930MX	Tesla M2070
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 Tesla M2070 has 512 MB. The GeForce 930MX offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 930MX) vs 0.75 MB (Tesla M2070) — the GeForce 930MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	Tesla M2070
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+33%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 930MX draws 17W versus the Tesla M2070's 225W — a 171.9% difference. The GeForce 930MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930MX) vs 350W (Tesla M2070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	Tesla M2070
TDP	17W-92%	225W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	75.2+1197%	5.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 930MX launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Tesla M2070 launched at $3099 and now averages $50. The GeForce 930MX costs 50% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.1 (GeForce 930MX) vs 26.1 (Tesla M2070) — the GeForce 930MX offers 95.8% better value. The GeForce 930MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).