GeForce 830M vs Radeon R9 M270X
When comparing GeForce 830M and Radeon R9 M270X, 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 Radeon R9 M270X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon R9 M270X
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:
Main Specs
| GeForce 830M | Radeon R9 M270X | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce 830M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and Radeon R9 M270X uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- Radeon R9 M270X has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce 830M.
- GeForce 830M is used in Laptops, and Radeon R9 M270X - in Desktops.
- GeForce 830M is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon R9 M270X - with GCN 1.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce 830M is 304 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M270X.
- GeForce 830M and Radeon R9 M270X are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce 830M is 675 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M270X.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 4−5 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 66% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 6−7 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Battlefield 5 is 77% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce 830M and Radeon R9 M270X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 90−95 | 100−110 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
| QHD / 1440p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 65−70 | 75−80 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 18% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| low / 768p | 65−70 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce 830M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than Radeon R9 M270X. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 75−80 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Dota 2 is 14% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 8−9 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 7−8 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 3−4 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 18−20 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Far Cry 5 is 125% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | − |
| low / 720p | 50−55 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Fortnite is 42% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 2−3 | − |
| low / 720p | 16−18 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 12−14 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Forza Horizon 4 is 62% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| medium / 768p | − | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 35−40 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Grand Theft Auto V is 33% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 4−5 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 3−4 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 4−5 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Metro Exodus is 166% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| low / 768p | 90−95 | 90−95 |
| high / 1080p | 80−85 | 85−90 |
| ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Minecraft is 6% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 16−18 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 22% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | − | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 6−7 | 10−12 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 10−12 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 83% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| low / 768p | 9−10 | 24−27 |
| medium / 768p | 8−9 | 16−18 |
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 9−10 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 133% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 85−90 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M270X in World of Tanks is 17% more, than GeForce 830M. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 830M | Radeon R9 M270X | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Code name | N15? | Venus |
| Type | Laptop | Desktop |
| Release date | 12 March 2014 | 21 March 2014 |
| Pipelines | 256 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 725 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 775 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,500 million | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 18.40 | 31.00 |
| Floating-point performance | 588.8 gflops | 1,536 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1800 MHz | 1125 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 14.4 GB/s | 72 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | Not Listed |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
| CUDA | + | |
| FreeSync | + | |
| Bus support | PCI Express 2.0, PCI Express 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 67 Mh/s | |
| Optimus | + | |
| Eyefinity | + | |
| HD3D | + | |
| PowerTune | + | |
| DualGraphics | + | |
| ZeroCore | + | |
| Switchable graphics | + | |
| Mantle | + | |
| Compute units | 10 | |
| GPU Boost | 2.0 | |
| GameWorks | + | |
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