GeForce 930A vs GeForce GTX 1050 mobile

When comparing GeForce 930A and GeForce GTX 1050 mobile, 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 GTX 1050 mobile is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 1050 mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 1050 mobile 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 GTX 1050 mobile here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 930A GeForce GTX 1050 mobile
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 1050 mobile has 127% more power consumption, than GeForce 930A.
  • GeForce 930A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 1050 mobile uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 1050 mobile has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce 930A.
  • GeForce 930A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 1050 mobile - in Laptops.
  • GeForce 930A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 1050 mobile - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 mobile is 426 MHz higher, than GeForce 930A.
  • GeForce 930A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 1050 mobile - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1050 mobile is 5006 MHz higher, than GeForce 930A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 3−4 21−24
ultra / 1080p 1−2 14−16
QHD / 1440p 0−1 8−9
4K / 2160p 6−7
low / 720p 14−16 40−45
medium / 1080p 5−6 27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1050 mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 350% more, than GeForce 930A.

Full Specs

  GeForce 930A GeForce GTX 1050 mobile
Architecture Maxwell Pascal
Code name GM108 GP107B
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 13 March 2015 3 January 2017
Pipelines 384 640
Core clock speed 928 MHz 1354 MHz
Boost Clock 941 MHz 1493 MHz
Transistor count 3,300 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 22.58 59.72
Floating-point performance 722.7 gflops
Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 2002 MHz 7008 MHz
Memory bandwidth 16.02 GB/s 112 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.5
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA 5.0 +
CUDA cores 640
Bus support PCIe 3.0
Multi monitor support +
HDCP 2.2
Laptop size large
GameStream +
GPU Boost 3.0
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