GeForce 930M vs GeForce GTX 470

When comparing GeForce 930M and GeForce GTX 470, 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 930M and GeForce GTX 470 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce 930M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce 930M 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 930M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce 930M GeForce GTX 470
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 215 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 2.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None Two 6-pins
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 1280 MB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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  • GeForce GTX 470 has 551% more power consumption, than GeForce 930M.
  • GeForce 930M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 470 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 470 has 1278 GB more memory, than GeForce 930M.
  • GeForce 930M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 470 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce 930M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 470 - with Fermi.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 470 is 287 MHz higher, than GeForce 930M.
  • GeForce 930M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 470 - by 40 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce 930M is 126 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 470.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 2−3 16−18
ultra / 1080p 1−2 10−11
QHD / 1440p 0−1 4−5
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 12−14 30−35
medium / 1080p 4−5 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 470 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 300% more, than GeForce 930M.

Full Specs

  GeForce 930M GeForce GTX 470
Architecture Maxwell Fermi
Code name N16S-GM-B/S, N16S-LP GF100
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 12 March 2015 12 April 2010
Pipelines 384 448
Core clock speed 928 MHz 1215 MHz
Boost Clock 941 MHz
Transistor count 3,100 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 40 nm
Texture fill rate 22.58 34.0 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 722.7 gflops 1,088.6 gflops
Length 9.5" (241 mm) (24.1 cm)
Memory bus width 64 Bit 320 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 1674 MHz (3348 data rate)
Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s 133.9 GB/s
Shared memory - -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.2
OpenCL 1.2 1.1
Vulkan 1.1.126 N/A
CUDA + +
CUDA cores 448
Bus support PCI Express 3.0 16x PCI-E 2.0
Height 4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support +
HDMI +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 84 Mh/s 97 Mh/s
Optimus +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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