NVIDIA GeForce MX330 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M

VS
Performance
GeForce MX330
4,8345% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 965M51% better
7,3227% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 965M has 51% better performance than the GeForce MX330 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce MX330
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GeForce GTX 965M
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce MX330 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2020. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP108B) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.

Memory

The MX330 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,752 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 56.06 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 MX330 includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,531 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,594 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The MX330 has the 253rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.62% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2015. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM204) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 965M has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,253 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 80.19 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 965M includes 1,024 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 924 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 950 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 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 50 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 965M has the 215th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.00% 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 MX330GeForce GTX 965M
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell 2.0
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2020Q1 2015
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 Crysis Remastered
Crysis Remastered
GeForce MX330GeForce GTX 965M
Low - 720p
62 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
23 FPS
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High - 1080p
12 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
9 FPS
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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 MX35011.7+32%
GeForce MX4509.92+12%
GeForce MX3308.86

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 MX330
4,8345% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 965M51% better
7,3227% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 965M has 51% better performance than the GeForce MX330 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce MX330 is ranked 253rd with a score of 4,834, and the GeForce GTX 965M is ranked 215th with a score of 7,322.

Performance per dollar
GeForce MX330
No data available
GeForce GTX 965M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce MX330 and the GeForce GTX 965M 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.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon Pro 560X7,590+57%
Quadro M22007,372+53%
GeForce GTX 965M7,322+51%
GeForce GTX 870M7,156+48%
GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q7,153.5+48%
Quadro K5000M4,893+1%
GeForce GTX 770M4,889+1%
GeForce MX3304,834
Radeon R9 M280X4,698-3%
Radeon RX 540 Mobile4,646-4%

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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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 MX330GeForce GTX 965M
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
1,160
1,810
(+56.03%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
1,235.5
1,952
(+57.99%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
20,729
34,748
(+67.63%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
3,762
5,536
(+47.16%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
15,787
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
5,121.5
7,896
(+54.17%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
98.2
(+4.58%)
93.9
PassMark G3D Mark
2,435
3,794
(+55.81%)
PassMark G2D Mark
226
335
(+48.23%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
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66.3
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 MX330GeForce GTX 965M
CodenameGP108BGM204
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell 2.0
Process Size14 nm28 nm
Transistors1,800 million5,200 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 MX330GeForce GTX 965M
Memory Size2 GB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth56.06 Gb/s80.19 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,752 MHz1,253 MHz
Memory Interface64 bit128 bit
L1 Cache48 KB48 KB
L2 Cache512 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 MX330GeForce GTX 965M
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4MXM-B (3.0)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)10 W50 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 MX330GeForce GTX 965M
CUDA Cores3841,024
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)3--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)2464
Render Output Units (ROP)1632
Core Clock Speed1,531 MHz924 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,594 MHz950 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 MX330GeForce GTX 965M
Pixel Fill Rate25.5 GPixel/s30.4 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate38.26 GTexel/s60.8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1,224 GFLOPS1.95 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance38.26 GFLOPS60.8 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 MX330GeForce GTX 965M
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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