GeForce GTX 560M vs GeForce 930A
GeForce GTX 560M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GTX 560M is positioned at rank 165 and the GeForce 930A is on rank 397, so the GeForce GTX 560M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 560M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 560M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (3 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 GTX 560M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+500%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 560M 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 GTX 560M and GeForce 930A
GeForce GTX 560M
The GeForce GTX 560M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2011. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 775 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,281 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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 560M scores 1,281 and the GeForce 930A reaches 1,241 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 560M is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce 930A uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 384 (GeForce 930A). Raw compute: 0.5952 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,281+3% | 1,241 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 384+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5952 TFLOPS | 0.7227 TFLOPS+21% |
| ROPs | 24+200% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 560M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 930A has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 560M offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 930A) — the GeForce 930A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB+500% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.38 MB | 1 MB+163% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 11.0 (GeForce 930A). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.0 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.0 | 4.6+15% |
| Max Displays | 2+100% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTX 560M) vs NVENC 2 (GeForce 930A). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 560M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 930A).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | NVENC 2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 560M draws 75W versus the GeForce 930A's 33W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 930A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 560M) vs 350W (GeForce 930A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 33W-56% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 17.1 | 37.6+120% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 930A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 560M | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GF116 | GM108 |
| Release | May 30 2011 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #804 | #810 |
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