GeForce GTX 760A vs GeForce 930A
GeForce GTX 760A
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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 760A is positioned at rank 483 and the GeForce 930A is on rank 397, so the GeForce 930A 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 760A
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 930A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 760A.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 760A | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 930A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 930A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 102.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 760A | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+102.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 760A and GeForce 930A
GeForce GTX 760A
The GeForce GTX 760A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,226 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 760A scores 1,226 and the GeForce 930A reaches 1,241 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 760A is built on Kepler while the GeForce 930A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 384 (GeForce 930A). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 930A). Boost clocks: 657 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760A | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,226 | 1,241+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.009 TFLOPS+40% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 657 MHz | 941 MHz+43% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 192 KB+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760A | 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 1 MB (GeForce 930A) — the GeForce 930A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760A | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 11.0 (GeForce 930A). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760A | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0)+9% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 760A) vs NVENC 2 (GeForce 930A). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTX 760A) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 930A).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760A | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | NVENC 2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | 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 760A draws 55W versus the GeForce 930A's 33W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 930A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 350W (GeForce 930A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760A | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 33W-40% |
| 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 | 22.3 | 37.6+69% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 760A launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 930A launched at $150 and now averages $20. The GeForce 930A costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.6 (GeForce GTX 760A) vs 62.0 (GeForce 930A) — the GeForce 930A offers 102.6% better value. The GeForce 930A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 760A | GeForce 930A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $150-40% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $20-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.6 | 62.0+103% |
| Codename | GK106 | GM108 |
| Release | March 17 2014 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #813 | #810 |
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