NVIDIA GeForce 930M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M

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Performance
GeForce 930M
2,1532% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 480M1% better
2,184.52% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 480M has 1% better performance than the GeForce 930M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce 930M
No data available
GeForce GTX 480M
No data available

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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 480M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2010. It is built on the Fermi GPU microarchitecture (codename GF100) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 480M has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 600 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 76.8 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 GTX 480M includes 352 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 425 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 44 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 480M has the 350th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.09% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce 930MGeForce GTX 480M
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureMaxwellFermi
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2015Q2 2010
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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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
FPS data for Doom Eternal
Doom Eternal
GeForce 930MGeForce GTX 480M
Low - 720p
17 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
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High - 1080p
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Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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4K UHD - 2160p
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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.

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GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce 930MX21.1+21%
GeForce 930M17.4
GeForce MX11017.1-2%
Radeon 53016.5-5%

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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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce 930M
2,1532% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 480M1% better
2,184.52% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 480M has 1% 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 480M is ranked 350th with a score of 2,184.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce 930M
No data available
GeForce GTX 480M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 930M and the GeForce GTX 480M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce 930M or
GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon R7 M4402,245+4%
Radeon R7 M4452,208+3%
GeForce 930MX2,201.5+2%
Radeon HD 8790M2,186.5+2%
GeForce GTX 480M2,184.5+1%
GeForce 930M2,153
Radeon R7 M3402,148-0%
Radeon R7 M4602,139-1%
GeForce MX1102,121-1%
GeForce GT 650M2,111.5-2%

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.

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Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs.

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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce 930MGeForce GTX 480M
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
8,309
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
1,460.5
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
2,247
2,387
(+6.23%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
45.4
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PassMark G3D Mark
1,013
1,617
(+59.62%)
PassMark G2D Mark
153
459
(+200%)
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.

SpecGeForce 930MGeForce GTX 480M
CodenameGM108SGF100
ArchitectureMaxwellFermi
Process Size28 nm40 nm
Transistors1,020 million3,100 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.

SpecGeForce 930MGeForce GTX 480M
Memory Size2 GB2 GB
Memory TypeDDR3GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth12.8 Gb/s76.8 Gb/s
Memory Clock800 MHz600 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit256 bit
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1,024 KB512 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.

SpecGeForce 930MGeForce GTX 480M
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8MXM-B (3.0)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)33 W100 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

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.

SpecGeForce 930MGeForce GTX 480M
CUDA Cores384352
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--11
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)2444
Render Output Units (ROP)832
Core Clock Speed549 MHz425 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)549 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.

SpecGeForce 930MGeForce GTX 480M
Pixel Fill Rate4.39 GPixel/s9.35 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate13.18 GTexel/s18.7 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance421.6 GFLOPS598.4 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance13.18 GFLOPS74.8 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.

SpecGeForce 930MGeForce GTX 480M
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.01.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.7 (5.1)5.1

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.