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    GeForce 830M vs GeForce GTX 960A

    When comparing GeForce 830M and GeForce GTX 960A, 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 830M and GeForce GTX 960A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 960A

    GeForce 830M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce 830M 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 830M here:

    GeForce 830M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce 830M GeForce GTX 960A
    Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 75 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 MXM-B (3.0)
    Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 960A has 127% more power consumption, than GeForce 830M.
    • GeForce 830M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 960A uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
    • GeForce 830M and GeForce GTX 960A have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
    • GeForce 830M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 960A - in Desktops.
    • GeForce 830M and GeForce GTX 960A are build with Maxwell architecture.
    • Both graphics cards have the same core clock speed.
    • GeForce 830M and GeForce GTX 960A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 960A is 3212 MHz higher, than GeForce 830M.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 2−3 12−14
    ultra / 1080p 0−1 7−8
    QHD / 1440p 0−1 2−3
    low / 720p 12−14 24−27
    medium / 1080p 3−4 14−16
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 183% more, than GeForce 830M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce 830M GeForce GTX 960A
    Architecture Maxwell Maxwell
    Code name N15? GM107
    Type Laptop Desktop
    Release date 12 March 2014 13 March 2015
    Pipelines 256 640
    Core clock speed 1029 MHz 1029 MHz
    Boost Clock 1150 MHz 1085 MHz
    Transistor count 1,870 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 18.40 43.40
    Floating-point performance 588.8 gflops 1,389 gflops
    Memory bus width 64 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 1800 MHz 5012 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 14.4 GB/s 80.19 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_0)
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.5 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 1.2
    Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
    CUDA + 5.0
    Bus support PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 67 Mh/s 180 Mh/s
    Optimus +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
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