GeForce 920M vs GeForce GT 1030

When comparing GeForce 920M and GeForce GT 1030, 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 920M and GeForce GT 1030 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 920M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 920M 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 920M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 920M GeForce GT 1030
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 30 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x4
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 1x DVI, 1x HDMI
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  • GeForce 920M has 10% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 1030.
  • GeForce 920M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GT 1030 uses PCIe 3.0 x4 interface.
  • GeForce 920M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 1030.
  • GeForce 920M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GT 1030 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 920M is build with Kepler architecture, and GeForce GT 1030 - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 274 MHz higher, than GeForce 920M.
  • GeForce 920M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GT 1030 - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 4200 MHz higher, than GeForce 920M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 12−14
ultra / 1080p 8−9
QHD / 1440p 0−1 2−3
low / 720p 1−2 27−30
medium / 1080p 0−1 16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2700% more, than GeForce 920M.

Full Specs

  GeForce 920M GeForce GT 1030
Architecture Kepler Pascal
Code name N16V-GM-S N17P-G1
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 27 January 2015 17 May 2017
Pipelines 384 384
Core clock speed 954 MHz 1228 MHz
Boost Clock 1670 MHz
Transistor count 915 million 1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 30.53 35.23
Floating-point performance 297.6 gflops 1,127 gflops
Length 145 mm
Memory bus width 64 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s 48.06 GB/s
Shared memory - -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA + 6.1
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.11 kh/s
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 40 Mh/s
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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