NVIDIA GeForce 930MX vs Intel Arc A730M

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Performance
GeForce 930MX
2,201.52% of 104,598
Arc A730M1,224% better
29,14428% of 104,598

The Arc A730M has 1,224% better performance than the GeForce 930MX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce 930MX
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Arc A730M
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce 930MX GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce 930MX is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2016. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM108S) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The 930MX has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 14.4 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 930MX includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 952 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,020 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 17 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The 930MX has the 347th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.10% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the Intel Arc A730M GPU

The Intel Arc A730M is a mobile graphics card that launched in 2022. It is built on the Generation 12.7 GPU microarchitecture (codename DG2-512) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.

Memory

The Arc A730M has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 336 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 Arc A730M includes 3,072 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,100 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,050 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 384 Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) optimized for AI workloads and 24 ray tracing units dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The Arc A730M has the 79th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.86% 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 930MXArc A730M
ManufacturerNVIDIAIntel
ArchitectureMaxwellGeneration 12.7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 20162022
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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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 Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong
GeForce 930MXArc A730M
Low - 1080p
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44 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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34 FPS
High - 1080p
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26 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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15 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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9 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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4 FPS
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 RTX 3080 Mobile11+175%
GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile10+150%
Radeon RX 7600M XT6+50%
Arc A730M4

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 930MX
2,201.52% of 104,598
Arc A730M1,224% better
29,14428% of 104,598

The Arc A730M has 1,224% better performance than the GeForce 930MX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce 930MX is ranked 347th with a score of 2,201.5, and the Arc A730M is ranked 79th with a score of 29,144.

Performance per dollar
GeForce 930MX
No data available
Arc A730M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 930MX and the Arc A730M 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 930MX or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q29,636.5+1,246%
RTX 3000 Ada Generation Mobile29,411+1,236%
Arc A730M29,144+1,224%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Mobile29,092.5+1,221%
GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile28,526.5+1,196%
Radeon R7 M4402,245+2%
Radeon R7 M4452,208+0%
GeForce 930MX2,201.5
Radeon HD 8790M2,186.5-1%
GeForce GTX 480M2,184.5-1%

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.

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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
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 930MXArc A730M
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
493
8,813
(+1,687.63%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
564
8,919.5
(+1,481.47%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
9,053
83,396
(+821.2%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
1,597
21,294
(+1,233.38%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
2,339
24,285.5
(+938.29%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
47.8
196.4
(+310.88%)
PassMark G3D Mark
1,289
10,488
(+713.65%)
PassMark G2D Mark
196
673
(+243.37%)
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 930MXArc A730M
CodenameGM108SDG2-512
ArchitectureMaxwellGeneration 12.7
Process Size28 nm6 nm
Transistors1,020 million21,700 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 930MXArc A730M
Memory Size2 GB12 GB
Memory TypeDDR3GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth14.4 Gb/s336 Gb/s
Memory Clock900 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit192 bit
L1 Cache64 KB4.5 MB
L2 Cache1,024 KB12 MB

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 930MXArc A730M
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)17 W80 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 930MXArc A730M
Shading Units--3,072
CUDA Cores384--
Execution Units (EU)--3,072
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)24192
Render Output Units (ROP)896
Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX)--384
Ray Tracing Units (RTU)--24
Core Clock Speed952 MHz1,100 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,020 MHz2,050 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 930MXArc A730M
Pixel Fill Rate8.16 GPixel/s196.8 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate24.48 GTexel/s393.6 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance783.4 GFLOPS12.6 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance24.48 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 930MXArc A730M
DirectX12 (11_0)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.7 (5.1)6.6

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