GeForce 830M vs GRID K2

When comparing GeForce 830M and GRID K2, 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 830M and GRID K2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 830M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 830M 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 830M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 830M GRID K2
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 8-pin
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K2 has 581% more power consumption, than GeForce 830M.
  • GeForce 830M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GRID K2 uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID K2 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce 830M.
  • GeForce 830M is used in Laptops, and GRID K2 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 830M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID K2 - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 830M is 284 MHz higher, than GRID K2.
  • GeForce 830M and GRID K2 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K2 is 3200 MHz higher, than GeForce 830M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 16−18
ultra / 1080p 0−1 9−10
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 12−14 30−35
medium / 1080p 3−4 20−22
The average gaming FPS of GRID K2 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 283% more, than GeForce 830M.

Full Specs

  GeForce 830M GRID K2
Architecture Maxwell Kepler
Code name N15? GK104
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 12 March 2014 11 May 2013
Pipelines 256 1536
Core clock speed 1029 MHz 745 MHz
Boost Clock 1150 MHz
Transistor count 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 18.40 95.36
Floating-point performance 588.8 gflops 2x 2,289 gflops
Length 267 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s 160.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 3.0
Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 67 Mh/s 114 Mh/s
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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