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Performance
GeForce 930M
2,1532% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)708% better
17,40117% of 104,598
The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) has 708% better performance than the GeForce 930M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce 930M
No data available
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
58.236% of 161.45
The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) has 36% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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Summary
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About the NVIDIA GeForce 930M GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce 930M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2015. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM108S) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The 930M has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 800 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 12.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The 930M includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 549 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 549 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 33 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The 930M has the 351st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.06% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2016 with a MSRP of $299. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP106) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 1060 has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,002 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.2 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 1060 includes 1,280 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,506 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,709 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 1060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 1060 has the 132nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.64% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,401 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 58.2. This is the 57th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce 930M | GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2015 | Q3 2016 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $299 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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Doom Eternal
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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
NFS Heat
Red Dead Redemption 2
Call of Duty Modern Warfare (2019)
GRID (2019)
FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
Doom Eternal | GeForce 930M | GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 17 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
FPS Source: Notebookcheck
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce 930M orGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce 930MX | 21.1 | +21% |
| GeForce 930M | 17.4 | |
| GeForce MX110 | 17.1 | -2% |
| Radeon 530 | 16.5 | -5% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
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| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
GeForce 930M
2,1532% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)708% better
17,40117% of 104,598
The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) has 708% better performance than the GeForce 930M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce 930M is ranked 351st with a score of 2,153, and the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) is ranked 132nd with a score of 17,401.
Performance per dollar
GeForce 930M
No data available
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
58.236% of 161.45
The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) has 89% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)'s 58.2 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 980 | 17,604.5 | +718% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 17,543 | +715% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 17,401 | +708% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 17,282 | +703% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 16,167.5 | +651% |
| Radeon HD 8790M | 2,186.5 | +2% |
| GeForce GTX 480M | 2,184.5 | +1% |
| GeForce 930M | 2,153 | |
| Radeon R7 M340 | 2,148 | -0% |
| Radeon R7 M460 | 2,139 | -1% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce 930M orGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 72.9 | +25% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | 68.93 | +18% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 68.01 | +17% |
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 65.04 | +12% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 61.26 | +5% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 58.2 | |
| Radeon R7 370 | 57.17 | -2% |
| Radeon VII | 54.19 | -7% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 54.11 | -7% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 48.73 | -16% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce 930M | GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 4,194 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 4,631 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 8,309 | 77,035 (+827.13%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 1,460.5 | 12,984 (+789.01%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 55,760 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 2,247 | 15,802 (+603.25%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 45.4 | 148.7 (+227.53%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 1,013 | 10,075 (+894.57%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 153 | 745 (+386.93%) |
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck
Technical Specs
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Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce 930M | GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM108S | GP106 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Pascal |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Transistors | 1,020 million | 4,400 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce 930M | GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 12.8 Gb/s | 192.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 800 MHz | 2,002 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 1,536 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce 930M | GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 33 W | 120 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 6-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce 930M | GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 384 | 1,280 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 10 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 24 | 80 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 8 | 48 |
| Core Clock Speed | 549 MHz | 1,506 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 549 MHz | 1,709 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce 930M | GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 4.39 GPixel/s | 82.03 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 13.18 GTexel/s | 136.7 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 421.6 GFLOPS | 4.38 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 13.18 GFLOPS | 136.7 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce 930M | GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 (5.1) | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.