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Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is positioned at rank 164 and the GeForce 930MX is on rank 289, so the Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) 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 | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN (2012−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 930MX offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 930MX holds the technical lead. Priced at $25 (vs $35), it costs 29% less, resulting in a 37.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+37.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35) | ✅More affordable ($25) |
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 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) and GeForce 930MX
Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)
The Radeon R7 512 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 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,300 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) scores 1,300 and the GeForce 930MX reaches 1,278 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) is built on GCN while the GeForce 930MX uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 384 (GeForce 930MX).
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,300+2% | 1,278 |
| Architecture | GCN | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+33% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 930MX has 2 GB. The GeForce 930MX offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 930MX). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs None (GeForce 930MX). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD (VP6). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 930MX).
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | PureVideo HD (VP6) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) draws 30W versus the GeForce 930MX's 17W — a 55.3% difference. The GeForce 930MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 350W (GeForce 930MX). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W | 17W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 43.3 | 75.2+74% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) launched at $173 MSRP and currently averages $35, while the GeForce 930MX launched at $80 and now averages $25. The GeForce 930MX costs 28.6% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.1 (Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)) vs 51.1 (GeForce 930MX) — the GeForce 930MX offers 37.7% better value. The GeForce 930MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop) | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $173 | $80-54% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $35 | $25-29% |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.1 | 51.1+38% |
| Codename | Kaveri Spectre | GM108 |
| Release | January 14 2014 | March 1 2016 |
| Ranking | #830 | #805 |
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