NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470M vs NVIDIA GeForce 930MX

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Performance
GeForce GTX 470M
2,002.52% of 104,598
GeForce 930MX10% better
2,201.52% of 104,598

The GeForce 930MX has 10% better performance than the GeForce GTX 470M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 470M
No data available
GeForce 930MX
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 470M and the GeForce 930MX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q3 2010. It is built on the Fermi GPU microarchitecture (codename GF104) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 470M has 1,536 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 750 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 72 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 470M includes 288 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 535 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 48 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 24 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 470M has the 362nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 1.91% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

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.

General Info

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

InfoGeForce GTX 470MGeForce 930MX
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureFermiMaxwell
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2010Q1 2016
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 Riders Republic
Riders Republic
GeForce GTX 470MGeForce 930MX
Low - 720p
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23 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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10 FPS
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 MX35021+110%
GeForce MX25016+60%
Radeon 540X15+50%
Radeon RX 550 Mobile13+30%
GeForce 930MX10

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

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 470M
2,002.52% of 104,598
GeForce 930MX10% better
2,201.52% of 104,598

The GeForce 930MX has 10% better performance than the GeForce GTX 470M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 470M is ranked 362nd with a score of 2,002.5, and the GeForce 930MX is ranked 347th with a score of 2,201.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 470M
No data available
GeForce 930MX
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 470M and the GeForce 930MX 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 GTX 470M or
GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon R7 M4402,245+12%
Radeon R7 M4452,208+10%
GeForce 930MX2,201.5+10%
Radeon HD 8790M2,186.5+9%
GeForce GTX 480M2,184.5+9%
Radeon R7 M3602,029+1%
Radeon 5202,016.5+1%
GeForce GTX 470M2,002.5
FirePro M40001,981-1%
GeForce 830M1,961-2%

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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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 GTX 470MGeForce 930MX
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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493
3DMark Time Spy Score
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564
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
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9,053
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
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1,597
3DMark 11 Performance Score
2,205.5
2,339
(+6.05%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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47.8
PassMark G3D Mark
1,953
(+51.51%)
1,289
PassMark G2D Mark
413
(+110.71%)
196
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 GTX 470MGeForce 930MX
CodenameGF104GM108S
ArchitectureFermiMaxwell
Process Size40 nm28 nm
Transistors1,950 million1,020 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 GTX 470MGeForce 930MX
Memory Size1,536 MB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5DDR3
Memory Bandwidth72 Gb/s14.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock750 MHz900 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit64 bit
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache384 KB1,024 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 GTX 470MGeForce 930MX
Bus InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)PCIe 3.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)75 W17 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 GTX 470MGeForce 930MX
CUDA Cores288384
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)6--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)4824
Render Output Units (ROP)248
Core Clock Speed535 MHz952 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)--1,020 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 GTX 470MGeForce 930MX
Pixel Fill Rate6.42 GPixel/s8.16 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate25.68 GTexel/s24.48 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance616.3 GFLOPS783.4 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance51.36 GFLOPS24.48 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 GTX 470MGeForce 930MX
DirectX12 (11_0)12 (11_0)
OpenCL1.13.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model5.16.7 (5.1)

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