GeForce 830A vs Radeon HD 7970M
When comparing GeForce 830A and Radeon HD 7970M, 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 Radeon HD 7970M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 830A
Radeon HD 7970M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon HD 7970M 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 Radeon HD 7970M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 830A | Radeon HD 7970M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 100 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Radeon HD 7970M has 203% more power consumption, than GeForce 830A.
- GeForce 830A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon HD 7970M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
- GeForce 830A and Radeon HD 7970M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- GeForce 830A is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 7970M - in Laptops.
- GeForce 830A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon HD 7970M - with GCN.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 830A is 232 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 7970M.
- GeForce 830A and Radeon HD 7970M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 7970M is 3000 MHz higher, than GeForce 830A.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 5−6 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M 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 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Battlefield 5 is 344% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce 830A and Radeon HD 7970M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 110−120 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 75−80 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 40−45 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 160−170 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 119% 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 Radeon HD 7970M 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 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Dota 2 is 102% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Far Cry 5 is 500% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 30−33 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Fortnite is 212% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Forza Horizon 4 is 342% 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 | 5−6 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Grand Theft Auto V is 177% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 4−5 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Metro Exodus is 633% 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 Radeon HD 7970M 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 Radeon HD 7970M 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 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 516% 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 Radeon HD 7970M 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 | 40−45 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7970M in World of Tanks is 61% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 830A | Radeon HD 7970M | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN |
| Code name | GM108 | Wimbledon XT |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 22 July 2014 | 1 May 2012 |
| Pipelines | 256 | 1280 |
| Core clock speed | 1082 MHz | 850 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 2,800 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 18.40 | 68.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 588.8 gflops | 2,176 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 153.6 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 254 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
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