Radeon R7 A370 vs GeForce 930MX
Radeon R7 A370
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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 A370 is positioned at rank 147 and the GeForce 930MX is on rank 289, so the Radeon R7 A370 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 A370
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 930MX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 A370 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% 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 A370 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑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 $51), it costs 51% less, resulting in a 103.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R7 A370 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+103.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($51) | ✅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 A370 and GeForce 930MX
Radeon R7 A370
The Radeon R7 A370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,281 points. Launch price was $149.
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 A370 scores 1,281 and the GeForce 930MX reaches 1,278 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 930MX uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 A370) vs 384 (GeForce 930MX). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A370) vs 0.7834 TFLOPS (GeForce 930MX). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1020 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A370 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,281 | 1,278 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+167% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.997 TFLOPS+155% | 0.7834 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 975 MHz | 1020 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+167% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+33% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R7 A370 | 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 A370 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. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 A370) vs 1 MB (GeForce 930MX) — the GeForce 930MX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A370 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R7 A370 draws 100W versus the GeForce 930MX's 17W — a 141.9% difference. The GeForce 930MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A370) vs 350W (GeForce 930MX). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon R7 A370 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 17W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 12.8 | 75.2+488% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R7 A370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $51, while the GeForce 930MX launched at $80 and now averages $25. The GeForce 930MX costs 51% less ($26 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.1 (Radeon R7 A370) vs 51.1 (GeForce 930MX) — the GeForce 930MX offers 103.6% better value. The GeForce 930MX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R7 A370 | GeForce 930MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149 | $80-46% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $51 | $25-51% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.1 | 51.1+104% |
| Codename | Trinidad | GM108 |
| Release | June 18 2015 | March 1 2016 |
| Ranking | #467 | #805 |
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