GeForce 830M
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
1,005
AVG Price
$30
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.
Overview
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce 830M is positioned at rank #157 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 830M
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce 830M across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce 830M specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 830M scores 1,005 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell (2014−2017) architecture (codename: GM108), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 256 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 16 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.5888 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1150 MHz from a base of 1082 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 1,005 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Maxwell (2014−2017) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GM108 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 28 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 256 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 16 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 8 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1150 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1082 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 0.5888 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 18.40 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #885 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 830M is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 2 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | Unknown |
| L1 Cache | 128 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1024 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 (11_0) |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.1 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 5.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: N/A (Mobile)x 0 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell), decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2.
| Specification | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | N/A (Mobile)x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 2 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC (Maxwell) |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | PureVideo HD (VP6) |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,H.265,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 830M draws 33 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 75 under load.
| Specification | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 33 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | Legacy |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 0mm |
| Card Height | 0mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
| Weight | 0g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $30, the GeForce 830M delivers 34 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #157 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #885 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce 830M |
|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $30 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #157 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #885 |
| Release Date | March 12 2014 |
| Release Year | 2014 |
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