GeForce 830A vs GeForce GTX 960M
When comparing GeForce 830A and GeForce GTX 960M, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce 830A and GeForce GTX 960M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 830A
GeForce GTX 960M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 960M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 960M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 830A | GeForce GTX 960M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 75 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 960M has 127% more power consumption, than GeForce 830A.
- GeForce 830A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 960M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
- GeForce GTX 960M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce 830A.
- GeForce 830A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 960M - in Laptops.
- GeForce 830A and GeForce GTX 960M are build with Maxwell architecture.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 960M is 14 MHz higher, than GeForce 830A.
- GeForce 830A and GeForce GTX 960M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 960M is 700 MHz higher, than GeForce 830A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 333% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in Battlefield 5 is 344% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 100−110 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 70−75 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 150−160 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 111% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 22% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in Dota 2 is 97% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in Far Cry 5 is 500% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in Fortnite is 200% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−33 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 10−12 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in Forza Horizon 4 is 277% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | − | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in Grand Theft Auto V is 177% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 4−5 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in Metro Exodus is 600% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in Minecraft is 27% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 83% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 433% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 10−11 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 500% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960M in World of Tanks is 58% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 830A | GeForce GTX 960M | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Code name | GM108 | N16P-GX |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 22 July 2014 | 12 March 2015 |
| Pipelines | 256 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | 1082 MHz | 1096 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 1202 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,870 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 18.40 | 47.04 |
| Floating-point performance | 588.8 gflops | 1,505 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 2500 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 80 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | + |
| CUDA cores | 640 | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | |
| SLI options | + | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 175 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | + | |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | + | |
| Optimus | + | |
| GameStream | + | |
| GeForce ShadowPlay | + | |
| GPU Boost | 2.0 | |
| GameWorks | + | |
| BatteryBoost | + | |
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