G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Overview

The GeForce 830M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,005 points.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 830M

#428

GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

105%

#429

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

104%

#430

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6570 Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $25

104%

#431

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

103%

#432

Radeon R9 M385

MSRP: $300|Avg: $60

103%

#433

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

102%

#434

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

102%

#435

Radeon R9 M375X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

102%

#436

Radeon HD 7660D

MSRP: $122|Avg: $15

102%

#437

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

102%

#438

Radeon HD 6620G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

102%

#439

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

101%

#440

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

101%

#441

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

101%

#442

GeForce 615

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

101%

#443

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#444

Radeon HD 7600G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#445

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

99%

#446

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

99%

#447

Radeon HD 2900 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $20

99%

#448

GeForce 8200

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

#449

GeForce 810A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#450

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#451

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#452

Radeon R9 M390X

MSRP: $550|Avg: $120

97%

#453

Radeon R5 M430

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

97%

#454

Radeon HD 7670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

96%

#455

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

96%

#456

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#457

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

93%

#458

GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce 830M across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce 830M specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 830M scores 1,005 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell (2014−2017) architecture (codename: GM108), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 256 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 16 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.5888 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1150 MHz from a base of 1082 MHz.

Specification	GeForce 830M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	1,005
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell (2014−2017)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM108
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	256
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	16
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	8
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1150 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1082 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.5888 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	18.40 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#885

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 830M is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce 830M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	128 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (11_0), Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce 830M
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 (11_0)
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.1
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 5.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	None

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Display & Media

Display outputs: N/A (Mobile)x 0 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC (Maxwell), decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,MPEG-2.

Specification	GeForce 830M
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	N/A (Mobile)x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC (Maxwell)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD (VP6)
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 830M draws 33 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 75 under load.

Specification	GeForce 830M
TDPPower consumption under load	33 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	0mm
Card Height	0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Weight	0g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	40
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	75

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $30, the GeForce 830M delivers 34 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #885 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce 830M
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$30
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#885
Release Date	March 12 2014
Release Year	2014