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GeForce 730A
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Quadro 2000M
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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 Quadro 2000M is on rank 162, so the Quadro 2000M 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 Quadro 2000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 730A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 2000M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 730A | Quadro 2000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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 | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 730A remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Quadro 2000M
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.
Quadro 2000M
The Quadro 2000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1098 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 758 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 730A scores 764 and the Quadro 2000M reaches 758 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 Quadro 2000M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 730A) vs 640 (Quadro 2000M). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 730A) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000M). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 1098 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 730A | Quadro 2000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 764 | 758 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 1.405 TFLOPS+94% |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 1098 MHz+17% |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 40+67% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 320 KB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 730A | Quadro 2000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quadro 2000M has 2 GB. The Quadro 2000M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 730A) vs 2 MB (Quadro 2000M) — the Quadro 2000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 730A | Quadro 2000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 730A draws 33W versus the Quadro 2000M's 55W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 730A) vs 350W (Quadro 2000M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 730A | Quadro 2000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-40% | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 23.2+68% | 13.8 |
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