Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
VS
GeForce 930M

Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) vs GeForce 930M

AMD

Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

2014Core: 720 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce 930M

2015Core: 549 MHzBoost: 549 MHz

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 Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is positioned at rank 85 and the GeForce 930M is on rank 153, so the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
355%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
341%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
337%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
337%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
336%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
334%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
330%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
329%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
326%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
325%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
321%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
320%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
315%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
314%
#70
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
392%
#79
Iris Xe Graphics MAX
MSRP: $55|Avg: $40
71%
#80
GeForce RTX 5090
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700
71%
#81
Moore Threads MTT S80
MSRP: $260|Avg: $170
68%
#85
100%
#86
Radeon R5 A6-7480
MSRP: $35|Avg: $30
98%
#87
GeForce GT 710
MSRP: $35|Avg: $50
87%
#89
GeForce GT 740
MSRP: $89|Avg: $89
79%
#90
Radeon R7 A8-7680
MSRP: $50|Avg: $10
78%
#92
Radeon HD 7730
MSRP: $75|Avg: $15
76%
#93
Radeon 540
MSRP: $99|Avg: $40
72%
#97
Radeon R7 A8-7690K
MSRP: $80|Avg: $40
70%
#98
GeForce GT 1010
MSRP: $70|Avg: $70
68%
#99
Radeon R7 430
MSRP: $79|Avg: $15
68%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930M

#42
Radeon RX 6600S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
97%
#43
Radeon RX 8060S
MSRP: $500|Avg: $500
95%
#143
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
322%
#145
292%
#146
291%
#150
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
265%
#151
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
263%
#153
GeForce 930M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#157
GeForce 830M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
99%
#158
GeForce GT 750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
99%
#159
GeForce GT 425M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 930M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop).

InsightRadeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)GeForce 930M
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 930M 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 Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) and GeForce 930M

AMD

Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 14 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock speed is 720 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,000 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce 930M

The GeForce 930M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,011 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) scores 1,000 and the GeForce 930M reaches 1,011 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is built on GCN while the GeForce 930M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 384 (GeForce 930M).

FeatureRadeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)GeForce 930M
G3D Mark Score
1,000
1,011+1%
Architecture
GCN
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
384

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)GeForce 930M
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureRadeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)GeForce 930M
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 11.0 (GeForce 930M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 1.

FeatureRadeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)GeForce 930M
DirectX
12_0+9%
11.0
Max Displays
3+200%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs NVENC 2.0 (GeForce 930M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP6.

FeatureRadeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)GeForce 930M
Encoder
VCE 2.0
NVENC 2.0
Decoder
UVD 4.2
PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) draws 30W versus the GeForce 930M's 33W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 350W (GeForce 930M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

FeatureRadeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)GeForce 930M
TDP
30W-9%
33W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
None
Legacy
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
33.3+9%
30.6
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 930M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).

FeatureRadeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)GeForce 930M
MSRP
$49
Avg Price (30d)
$49
Codename
Kaveri Spectre
GM108
Release
January 14 2014
March 13 2015
Ranking
#865
#880