GeForce 730A vs GeForce GT 440

CPU

GPU

GeForce 730A

2015Core: 928 MHzBoost: 941 MHz

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GeForce GT 440

2014Core: 993 MHz

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GeForce 730A vs GeForce GT 440 Performance Spectrum

GeForce 730A

0.5 GB 33

764

0.0%

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce GT 440

2 GB 64

770

+0.8%

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce 730A vs GeForce GT 440 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 730A vs GeForce GT 440: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 730A

2015

Why buy it

✅51.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $19 less on MSRP ($60 MSRP vs $79 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 12.7 vs 9.7 G3D/$ ($60 MSRP vs $79 MSRP).
✅Draws 33W instead of 64W, a 31W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GT 440

2014

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 730A across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
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31.7% HIGHER MSRP
$79 MSRPvs$60 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.7 vs 12.7 G3D/$ ($79 MSRP vs $60 MSRP).
❌93.9% higher power demand at 64W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 730A is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 51.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GT 440 instead at 770 vs 764, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 730A is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a newer 2015 generation instead of 2014. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 730A makes the most sense to buy today. It is $19 cheaper on MSRP at $60 vs $79, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 30.6% (12.7 vs 9.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce 730A vs GeForce GT 440 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 730A

The GeForce 730A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 764 points.

GeForce GT 440

The GeForce GT 440 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 770 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 730A scores 764 and the GeForce GT 440 reaches 770 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 730A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 440 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 730A) vs 384 (GeForce GT 440). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 730A) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 440).

Feature	GeForce 730A	GeForce GT 440
G3D Mark Score	764	770
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	0.7626 TFLOPS+6%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	192 KB+500%	32 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 730A	GeForce GT 440
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 730A has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 440 carries 2 GB. GeForce GT 440 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 730A and 128-bit on the GeForce GT 440. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 730A) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 440) — the GeForce 730A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 730A	GeForce GT 440
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 730A) vs 11 (11_0) (GeForce GT 440). Vulkan: 1.1 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 730A	GeForce GT 440
DirectX	11.0	11 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.1	N/A
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3+50%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GeForce 730A) vs None (GeForce GT 440). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD (VP4). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 730A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 440).

Feature	GeForce 730A	GeForce GT 440
Encoder	NVENC 1	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD (VP4)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 730A draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 440's 64W — a 63.9% difference. The GeForce 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 730A) vs 300W (GeForce GT 440). Power connectors: Legacy vs None. Card length: 145mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65.

Feature	GeForce 730A	GeForce GT 440
TDP	33W-48%	64W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	Legacy	None
Length	145mm	145mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	75°C	65-13%
Perf/Watt	23.2+93%	12.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 730A came in at $60, while the GeForce GT 440 launched at $79. On MSRP, GeForce 730A was 24.1% cheaper ($19 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.7 (GeForce 730A) vs 9.7 (GeForce GT 440) — the GeForce 730A offers 30.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce 730A (2015 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce 730A	GeForce GT 440
MSRP	$60-24%	$79
Performance per Dollar	12.7+31%	9.7
Codename	GM108	GK107
Release	March 13 2015	May 29 2014
Ranking	#810	#777

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