Radeon R9 A375 vs GeForce 830M

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 R9 A375 is positioned at rank 83 and the GeForce 830M is on rank 157, so the Radeon R9 A375 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 R9 A375

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

347%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

333%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

330%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

329%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

328%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

326%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

322%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

321%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

318%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

317%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

313%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

313%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

307%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

307%

#68

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

383%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

70%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

69%

#83

Radeon R9 A375

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

100%

#85

Radeon R7 384 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

98%

#86

Radeon R5 A6-7480

MSRP: $35|Avg: $30

95%

#87

GeForce GT 710

MSRP: $35|Avg: $50

85%

#89

GeForce GT 740

MSRP: $89|Avg: $89

77%

#90

Radeon R7 A8-7680

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

76%

#92

Radeon HD 7730

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

74%

#93

Radeon 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

70%

#97

Radeon R7 A8-7690K

MSRP: $80|Avg: $40

68%

#98

GeForce GT 1010

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

66%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 830M

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#147

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

324%

#149

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

294%

#150

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

293%

#154

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

266%

#155

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

265%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#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 Radeon R9 A375 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 830M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon R9 A375	GeForce 830M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce 830M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 830M holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $49), it costs 39% less, resulting in a 60.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R9 A375	GeForce 830M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+60.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

Radeon R9 A375 Benchmark Check

GeForce 830M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 A375 and GeForce 830M

Radeon R9 A375

The Radeon R9 A375 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1015 MHz to 925 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,024 points.

GeForce 830M

The GeForce 830M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,005 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 A375 scores 1,024 and the GeForce 830M reaches 1,005 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 A375 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 830M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (Radeon R9 A375) vs 256 (GeForce 830M). Boost clocks: 925 MHz vs 1150 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	GeForce 830M
G3D Mark Score	1,024+2%	1,005
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+150%	256
Boost Clock	925 MHz	1150 MHz+24%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+150%	16

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	GeForce 830M
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)

The Radeon R9 A375 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 830M has 2 GB. The GeForce 830M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	GeForce 830M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
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 R9 A375) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce 830M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	GeForce 830M
DirectX	12_0	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 A375) vs NVENC (Maxwell) (GeForce 830M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD (VP6).

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	GeForce 830M
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC (Maxwell)
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD (VP6)
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 A375 draws 30W versus the GeForce 830M's 33W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon R9 A375 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R9 A375) vs 350W (GeForce 830M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R9 A375	GeForce 830M
TDP	30W-9%	33W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	None	Legacy
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	34.1+12%	30.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 830M costs 38.8% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 20.9 (Radeon R9 A375) vs 33.5 (GeForce 830M) — the GeForce 830M offers 60.3% better value. The Radeon R9 A375 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).