GeForce 930MX vs GeForce GT 1030
When choosing between GeForce 930MX and GeForce GT 1030, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce 930MX and GeForce GT 1030.
GeForce 930MX is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce 930MX 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 930MX here:
Main Specs
GeForce 930MX
GeForce GT 1030
Power consumption (TDP)
17 Watt
30 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x8
PCIe 3.0 x4
Supplementary power connectors
None
None
Memory type
DDR3, GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
2 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
No outputs
1x DVI, 1x HDMI
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GeForce GT 1030 has 76% more power consumption, than GeForce 930MX.
GeForce 930MX is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GT 1030 uses PCIe 3.0 x4 interface.
GeForce 930MX and GeForce GT 1030 have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
GeForce 930MX is used in Laptops, and GeForce GT 1030 - in Desktops.
GeForce 930MX is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GT 1030 - with Pascal.
Core clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 276 MHz higher, than GeForce 930MX.
GeForce 930MX is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GT 1030 - by 14 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 1030 is 4000 MHz higher, than GeForce 930MX.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
4−5
12−14
ultra / 1080p
2−3
8−9
QHD / 1440p
2−3
2−3
low / 720p
14−16
27−30
medium / 1080p
7−8
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 116% more, than GeForce 930MX.
high / 1080p
10−11
21−24
ultra / 1080p
8−9
18−20
QHD / 1440p
0−1
5−6
4K / 2160p
−
4−5
low / 720p
21−24
45−50
medium / 1080p
10−12
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Battlefield 5 is 115% more, than GeForce 930MX.
low / 768p
45−50
45−50
high / 1080p
40−45
−
QHD / 1440p
0−1
0−1
GeForce 930MX and GeForce GT 1030 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p
130−140
190−200
medium / 768p
100−110
160−170
ultra / 1080p
50−55
85−90
QHD / 1440p
27−30
50−55
4K / 2160p
12−14
30−33
high / 768p
75−80
130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 63% more, than GeForce 930MX.
low / 768p
50−55
55−60
ultra / 1080p
18−20
35−40
medium / 1080p
45−50
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 20% more, than GeForce 930MX.
low / 768p
80−85
100−110
medium / 768p
55−60
85−90
ultra / 1080p
30−35
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Dota 2 is 45% more, than GeForce 930MX.
high / 1080p
7−8
14−16
ultra / 1080p
5−6
14−16
4K / 2160p
5−6
5−6
low / 720p
16−18
35−40
medium / 1080p
8−9
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Far Cry 5 is 125% more, than GeForce 930MX.
high / 1080p
7−8
21−24
ultra / 1080p
0−1
16−18
QHD / 1440p
0−1
16−18
low / 720p
55−60
90−95
medium / 1080p
18−20
45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Fortnite is 92% more, than GeForce 930MX.
high / 1080p
10−11
21−24
ultra / 1080p
−
18−20
QHD / 1440p
−
7−8
4K / 2160p
8−9
−
low / 720p
21−24
45−50
medium / 1080p
12−14
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Forza Horizon 4 is 106% more, than GeForce 930MX.
low / 768p
50−55
75−80
medium / 768p
−
70−75
high / 1080p
10−12
24−27
ultra / 1080p
5−6
10−12
QHD / 1440p
−
1−2
medium / 720p
45−50
−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Grand Theft Auto V is 65% more, than GeForce 930MX.
high / 1080p
3−4
8−9
ultra / 1080p
1−2
6−7
4K / 2160p
−
2−3
low / 720p
10−11
24−27
medium / 1080p
5−6
10−12
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Metro Exodus is 140% more, than GeForce 930MX.
low / 768p
90−95
100−110
ultra / 1080p
80−85
100−110
medium / 1080p
−
100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Minecraft is 20% more, than GeForce 930MX.
high / 1080p
6−7
21−24
ultra / 1080p
2−3
16−18
4K / 2160p
0−1
−
low / 720p
27−30
50−55
medium / 1080p
10−11
21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 133% more, than GeForce 930MX.
high / 1080p
−
12−14
ultra / 1080p
−
9−10
QHD / 1440p
−
0−1
low / 720p
10−11
24−27
medium / 1080p
9−10
14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100% more, than GeForce 930MX.
low / 768p
20−22
45−50
medium / 768p
12−14
30−33
high / 1080p
6−7
16−18
ultra / 1080p
4−5
10−11
4K / 2160p
3−4
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 144% more, than GeForce 930MX.
low / 768p
75−80
95−100
medium / 768p
40−45
55−60
ultra / 1080p
18−20
30−35
high / 768p
30−35
50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 1030 in World of Tanks is 42% more, than GeForce 930MX.
Full Specs
GeForce 930MX
GeForce GT 1030
Architecture
Maxwell
Pascal
Code name
N16S-GMR
N17P-G1
Type
Laptop
Desktop
Release date
10 March 2016
17 May 2017
Pipelines
384
384
Core clock speed
952 MHz
1228 MHz
Boost Clock
1020 MHz
1670 MHz
Transistor count
1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
28 nm
14 nm
Texture fill rate
24.48
35.23
Floating-point performance
783.4 gflops
1,127 gflops
Length
145 mm
Memory bus width
64 Bit
64 Bit
Memory clock speed
2000 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
Optimus
+
GPU Boost
2.0
GameWorks
+
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