GeForce 930A vs HD Graphics 515
When comparing GeForce 930A and HD Graphics 515, 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 HD Graphics 515 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 930A
HD Graphics 515 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: HD Graphics 515 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 HD Graphics 515 here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 930A | HD Graphics 515 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 15 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | DDR3L/LPDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce 930A has 120% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 515.
- GeForce 930A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and HD Graphics 515 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
- GeForce 930A is used in Desktops, and HD Graphics 515 - in Laptops.
- GeForce 930A is build with Maxwell architecture, and HD Graphics 515 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 930A is 628 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 515.
- GeForce 930A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and HD Graphics 515 - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 3−4 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Battlefield 5 is 140% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 515 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 4% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 20−22 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 14−16 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 23% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 65−70 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Cyberpunk 2077 is 2% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Dota 2 is 25% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 7−8 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Far Cry 5 is 150% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Fortnite is 40% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 5−6 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Forza Horizon 4 is 85% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Grand Theft Auto V is 43% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Metro Exodus is 400% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 65−70 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 80−85 |
| The average gaming FPS of HD Graphics 515 in Minecraft is 10% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 5% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 3−4 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 133% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 4−5 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | − |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 2−3 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 300% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−12 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in World of Tanks is 14% more, than HD Graphics 515. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 930A | HD Graphics 515 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Gen. 9 Skylake |
| Code name | GM108 | Skylake GT2 |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 13 March 2015 | 1 September 2015 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 24 |
| Core clock speed | 928 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 22.58 | 22.80 |
| Floating-point performance | 722.7 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 64/128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | + | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.97 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | |
| Quick Sync | + | |
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