GeForce 930MX vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
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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. The GeForce 930MX is positioned at rank #289 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930MX
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) uses modern memory architecture. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 930MX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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 | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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 930MX and UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
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.
UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in May 28 2019. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1100 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 930MX scores 1,278 and the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) 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 UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930MX) vs 32 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 1100 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,278 | 1,300+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Gen. 11 Ice Lake |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 10 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+1100% | 32 |
| Boost Clock | 1020 MHz | 1100 MHz+8% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 930MX comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) has 0 MB. The GeForce 930MX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 930MX) vs 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 930MX) vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs Quick Sync Video (Gen 11). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 930MX) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)).
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP6) | Quick Sync Video (Gen 11) |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 930MX draws 17W versus the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)'s 15W — a 12.5% difference. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930MX) vs 0W (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 17W | 15W-12% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 0W-100% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 75.2 | 86.7+15% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930MX launched at $80 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) launched at $0 and now averages $0. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) costs 100+% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 51.1 (GeForce 930MX) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) — the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce 930MX | UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $80 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 51.1 | Infinity |
| Codename | GM108 | Ice Lake G1 Gen. 11 |
| Release | March 1 2016 | May 28 2019 |
| Ranking | #805 | #820 |
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