GeForce 930A vs Radeon R7 M270
When comparing GeForce 930A and Radeon R7 M270, 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 Radeon R7 M270 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 930A
Radeon R7 M270 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon R7 M270 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 R7 M270 here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 930A | Radeon R7 M270 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | Not Listed |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce 930A is used in Desktops, and Radeon R7 M270 - in Laptops.
- GeForce 930A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon R7 M270 - with GCN.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 930A is 103 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 M270.
- GeForce 930A and Radeon R7 M270 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
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 Radeon R7 M270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | − |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 203% more, than Radeon R7 M270. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R7 M270 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 5% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Dota 2 is 131% more, than Radeon R7 M270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Fortnite is 159% more, than Radeon R7 M270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 18−20 |
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Grand Theft Auto V is 181% more, than Radeon R7 M270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 75−80 |
| high / 1080p | 65−70 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Minecraft is 45% more, than Radeon R7 M270. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 250% more, than Radeon R7 M270. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | − |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in World of Tanks is 88% more, than Radeon R7 M270. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 930A | Radeon R7 M270 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN |
| Code name | GM108 | Opal XT / Mars |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 13 March 2015 | 7 January 2014 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 928 MHz | 825 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | |
| Transistor count | 950 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 22.58 | 19.80 |
| Floating-point performance | 722.7 gflops | 633.6 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | 28.8 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | Not Listed |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
| CUDA | 5.0 | |
| FreeSync | + | |
| Bus support | PCIe 3.0 | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| HD3D | + | |
| PowerTune | + | |
| DualGraphics | + | |
| ZeroCore | + | |
| Switchable graphics | + | |
| Mantle | + | |
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