GeForce 830A vs GeForce GTX 870M
When comparing GeForce 830A and GeForce GTX 870M, 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 830A and GeForce GTX 870M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 830A
GeForce GTX 870M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: GeForce GTX 870M 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 870M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 830A | GeForce GTX 870M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 100 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | MXM-B (3.0) |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 6 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 870M has 203% more power consumption, than GeForce 830A.
- GeForce 830A is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 870M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
- GeForce GTX 870M has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce 830A.
- GeForce 830A is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 870M - in Laptops.
- GeForce 830A is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce GTX 870M - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 830A is 141 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 870M.
- GeForce 830A and GeForce GTX 870M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 316% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 24−27 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Battlefield 5 is 344% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 220−230 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 190−200 |
| ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 100−110 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 65−70 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 150−160 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 109% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 22% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 110−120 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 70−75 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Dota 2 is 97% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 18−20 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 18−20 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Far Cry 5 is 475% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 110−120 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Fortnite is 200% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 30−33 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 10−12 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Forza Horizon 4 is 277% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | − | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 14−16 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Grand Theft Auto V is 177% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 4−5 | 35−40 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Metro Exodus is 600% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 110−120 |
| high / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Minecraft is 27% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 83% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 433% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 10−11 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | 40−45 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 500% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 35−40 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 870M in World of Tanks is 58% more, than GeForce 830A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 830A | GeForce GTX 870M | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Code name | GM108 | N15P-GT |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 22 July 2014 | 12 March 2014 |
| Pipelines | 256 | 1344 |
| Core clock speed | 1082 MHz | 941 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 967 MHz |
| Transistor count | 3,540 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 18.40 | 108.3 |
| Floating-point performance | 588.8 gflops | 2,599 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 192 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 120.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | + |
| CUDA cores | 1344 | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 | |
| SLI options | + | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 82 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | large | |
| Standard memory configuration | GDDR5 | |
| eDP 1.2 signal support | Up to 3840x2160 | |
| LVDS signal support | Up to 1920x1200 | |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | Up to 3840x2160 | |
| HDCP content protection | + | |
| 7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI | + | |
| TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming | + | |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | + | |
| Optimus | + | |
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