GeForce 930A vs GeForce GT 735M

When comparing GeForce 930A and GeForce GT 735M, 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 930A and GeForce GT 735M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GT 735M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GT 735M 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 GT 735M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 930A GeForce GT 735M
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 33 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3 DDR3
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 33 Watt.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce 930A and GeForce GT 735M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
  • GeForce 930A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GT 735M - in Laptops.
  • GeForce 930A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GT 735M - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce 930A is 353 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 735M.
  • GeForce 930A and GeForce GT 735M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 930A is 202 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 735M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 3−4 0−1
ultra / 1080p 1−2
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 14−16 1−2
medium / 1080p 5−6 0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than GeForce GT 735M.

Full Specs

  GeForce 930A GeForce GT 735M
Architecture Maxwell Kepler
Code name GM108 N14M-LP
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 13 March 2015 1 April 2013
Pipelines 384 384
Core clock speed 928 MHz 575 MHz
Boost Clock 941 MHz 889 MHz
Transistor count 915 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 22.58 18.40
Floating-point performance 722.7 gflops 441.6 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 2002 MHz 1800 - 2000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 16.02 GB/s 14.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 API
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA 5.0 +
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
HDMI +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 39 Mh/s
Standard memory configuration DDR3
eDP 1.2 signal support Up to 3840x2160
LVDS signal support Up to 1920x1200
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support Up to 3840x2160
HDCP content protection +
7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI +
TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming +
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
Optimus +
Blu-Ray 3D Support +
3D Vision / 3DTV Play +
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