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GeForce 730A
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GeForce GT 440
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 730A is positioned at rank 333 and the GeForce GT 440 is on rank 129, so the GeForce GT 440 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 730A
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 440
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 440 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 730A.
| Insight | GeForce 730A | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 730A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 730A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 98.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 730A | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+98.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 730A and GeForce GT 440
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.
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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 730A | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 730A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 440 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 440 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 730A launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GT 440 launched at $79 and now averages $40. The GeForce 730A costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.2 (GeForce 730A) vs 19.3 (GeForce GT 440) — the GeForce 730A offers 97.9% better value. The GeForce 730A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 730A | GeForce GT 440 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-24% | $79 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-50% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.2+98% | 19.3 |
| Codename | GM108 | GK107 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #810 | #777 |
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