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GeForce 930MX vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

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NVIDIA

GeForce 930MX

2016Core: 952 MHzBoost: 1020 MHz
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Intel

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

2019Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1100 MHz
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GeForce 930MX vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) Performance Spectrum

GeForce 930MX
2 GB 17
1,278
0.0%
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UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
Shared System RAM 15
1,300
+1.7%
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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.

GeForce 930MX vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU): Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 930MX

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).
  • ✅UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce 930MX is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2016 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

2019

Why buy it

  • ✅More future proof: Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) on 10nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2019 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $80 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1.7% in PassMark G3D (1,300 vs 1,278), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce 930MX is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce 930MX makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 930MX vs UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

Intel

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.

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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.

FeatureGeForce 930MXUHD 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%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 930MX gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce 930MXUHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 930MX has 2 GB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) carries 0 MB. GeForce 930MX gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 930MX and System on the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU).

FeatureGeForce 930MXUHD 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce 930MXUHD 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
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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)).

FeatureGeForce 930MXUHD 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
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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.

FeatureGeForce 930MXUHD 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%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 930MX came in at $80, while the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) launched at $0. On MSRP, UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) was 100+% cheaper ($80 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 16.0 (GeForce 930MX) vs Infinity (UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)) — the UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) (2019 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce 930MXUHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)
MSRP
$80
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
16.0
Infinity
Codename
GM108
Ice Lake G1 Gen. 11
Release
March 1 2016
May 28 2019
Ranking
#805
#820
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