GeForce 930A vs Radeon HD 8730M
When comparing GeForce 930A and Radeon HD 8730M, 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 Radeon HD 8730M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 930A
Radeon HD 8730M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon HD 8730M 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 Radeon HD 8730M here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 930A | Radeon HD 8730M | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x8 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce 930A and Radeon HD 8730M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- GeForce 930A is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 8730M - in Laptops.
- GeForce 930A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon HD 8730M - with GCN.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 930A is 278 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 8730M.
- GeForce 930A and Radeon HD 8730M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 930A is 2 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 8730M.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 1−2 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 1400% more, than Radeon HD 8730M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | − |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8730M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 11% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 60−65 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 27−30 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | − |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 203% more, than Radeon HD 8730M. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 8730M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 5% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 10−11 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Dota 2 is 131% more, than Radeon HD 8730M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Fortnite is 159% more, than Radeon HD 8730M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 18−20 |
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Grand Theft Auto V is 181% more, than Radeon HD 8730M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 0−1 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 75−80 |
| high / 1080p | 65−70 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in Minecraft is 45% more, than Radeon HD 8730M. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | − |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 8−9 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 250% more, than Radeon HD 8730M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | − |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 0−1 |
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | − |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | − |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 0−1 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 930A in World of Tanks is 88% more, than Radeon HD 8730M. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 930A | Radeon HD 8730M | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN |
| Code name | GM108 | Mars |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 13 March 2015 | 16 November 2012 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 384 |
| Core clock speed | 928 MHz | 650 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 700 MHz |
| Transistor count | 950 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 22.58 | 16.80 |
| Floating-point performance | 722.7 gflops | 537.6 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | 32 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (11_1) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.2.131 |
| CUDA | 5.0 | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
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