GeForce 930A vs Radeon RX Vega M GL 870
When comparing GeForce 930A and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870, 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 RX Vega M GL 870 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce 930A
Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 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 RX Vega M GL 870 here:
Main Specs
| GeForce 930A | Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | HBM2 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | |
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- Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce 930A.
- GeForce 930A is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 - in Laptops.
- GeForce 930A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 - with Vega.
- Core clock speed of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 is 3 MHz higher, than GeForce 930A.
- GeForce 930A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 3−4 | 35−40 |
| ultra / 1080p | 1−2 | 21−24 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 10−11 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 60−65 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 583% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 8−9 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 35−40 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 18−20 |
| low / 720p | 20−22 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 8−9 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Battlefield 5 is 518% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 40−45 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 120−130 | 250−260 |
| medium / 768p | 95−100 | 220−230 |
| ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 180−190 |
| QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 110−120 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 70−75 |
| high / 768p | 70−75 | 210−220 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 172% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 20−22 | − |
| medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 5% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 75−80 | 120−130 |
| medium / 768p | 55−60 | 110−120 |
| ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Dota 2 is 112% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 4−5 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 40−45 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 80−85 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Far Cry 5 is 683% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 4−5 | 27−30 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 27−30 |
| low / 720p | 55−60 | 180−190 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 110−120 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Fortnite is 357% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 24−27 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 65−70 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Forza Horizon 4 is 536% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 140−150 |
| medium / 768p | − | 120−130 |
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 30−35 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 21−24 |
| medium / 720p | 40−45 | − |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Grand Theft Auto V is 315% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 20−22 |
| QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 8−9 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Metro Exodus is 720% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 130−140 |
| high / 1080p | 65−70 | − |
| medium / 1080p | − | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Minecraft is 55% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 100−110 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 155% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 24−27 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 10−11 |
| 4K / 2160p | − | 7−8 |
| low / 720p | 7−8 | 65−70 |
| medium / 1080p | − | 35−40 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 500% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 18−20 | 130−140 |
| medium / 768p | 12−14 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 6−7 | 45−50 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 24−27 |
| 4K / 2160p | 1−2 | 16−18 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 675% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 90−95 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 60−65 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 50−55 |
| high / 768p | 30−35 | 60−65 |
| The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in World of Tanks is 71% more, than GeForce 930A. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce 930A | Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 | |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Vega |
| Code name | GM108 | Vega Kaby Lake-G |
| Type | Desktop | Laptop |
| Release date | 13 March 2015 | 7 January 2018 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 1280 |
| Core clock speed | 928 MHz | 931 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 1011 MHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 22.58 | |
| Floating-point performance | 722.7 gflops | |
| Memory bus width | 64 Bit | |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | |
| Memory bandwidth | 16.02 GB/s | |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | DirectX 12_1 |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | |
| CUDA | 5.0 | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
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