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 GTX 1060 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 GTX 1060: 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

✅Costs $189 less on MSRP ($60 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 33W instead of 180W, a 147W reduction.
✅Measures 145mm instead of 173mm, a 28mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($60 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅784.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 217.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 12.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $60 MSRP).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
✅GeForce 730A is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1060 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌445.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 33W.
❌19.3% longer card at 173mm vs 145mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 784.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1217.3% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 764), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce GTX 1060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, a 16nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2016 generation instead of 2015. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $189 more expensive on MSRP at $249 vs $60, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 217.4% (40.4 vs 12.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce 730A vs GeForce GTX 1060 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 GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 730A scores 764 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 1217.3%. The GeForce 730A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 730A) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 730A) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 730A	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	764	10,064+1217%
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1128%
Boost Clock	941 MHz	1733 MHz+84%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	192 KB	960 KB+400%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 730A	GeForce GTX 1060
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 GTX 1060 carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 1100% 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 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 730A) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 730A	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 730A) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 730A	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	11.0	12+9%
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GeForce 730A) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 730A) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce 730A	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC 1	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 730A draws 33W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 138% difference. The GeForce 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 730A) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 145mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce 730A	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	33W-82%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	Legacy	6-pin
Length	145mm	173mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	23.2	55.9+141%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 730A came in at $60, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249. On MSRP, GeForce 730A was 75.9% cheaper ($189 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 12.7 (GeForce 730A) vs 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 218.1% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1060 (2016 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce 730A	GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP	$60-76%	$249
Performance per Dollar	12.7	40.4+218%
Codename	GM108	GP104
Release	March 13 2015	May 27 2016
Ranking	#810	#137

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