GeForce 730A vs Radeon R7 A10-8850

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 Radeon R7 A10-8850 is on rank 288, so the Radeon R7 A10-8850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 730A

#323

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

853%

#325

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

773%

#326

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

771%

#330

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

701%

#331

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

696%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

100%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

98%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

97%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

95%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

94%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R7 A10-8850

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2348%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2255%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

2229%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2225%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2221%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

2208%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

2180%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2172%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2152%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

2146%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

2120%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2116%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

2078%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2076%

#273

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2589%

#288

Radeon R7 A10-8850

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#290

GeForce G210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

96%

#291

Radeon HD 4850 X2

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

92%

#292

Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $9

87%

#293

GeForce GTX 260

MSRP: $449|Avg: $449

86%

#294

Radeon HD 8490

MSRP: $99|Avg: $35

86%

#295

Radeon HD 8650D

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

85%

#297

Radeon HDG 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

82%

#298

Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $219|Avg: $15

82%

#299

Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

80%

#300

Radeon HD 6310

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

79%

#301

GeForce GTX 295

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

78%

#302

Radeon HD 4870 X2

MSRP: $550|Avg: $550

77%

#303

Radeon HD 3850 X2

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A10-8850 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 730A.

Insight	GeForce 730A	Radeon R7 A10-8850
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 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 $250), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1135.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 730A	Radeon R7 A10-8850
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1135.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)

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.

GeForce 730A Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 A10-8850 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 730A and Radeon R7 A10-8850

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.

Radeon R7 A10-8850

The Radeon R7 A10-8850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 6 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 773 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 730A scores 764 and the Radeon R7 A10-8850 reaches 773 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 730A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 A10-8850 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 730A) vs 512 (Radeon R7 A10-8850). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 730A) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A10-8850).

Feature	GeForce 730A	Radeon R7 A10-8850
G3D Mark Score	764	773+1%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7227 TFLOPS	0.8192 TFLOPS+13%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	32+33%
L1 Cache	192 KB+50%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 730A	Radeon R7 A10-8850
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 730A) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R7 A10-8850) — the GeForce 730A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 730A	Radeon R7 A10-8850
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
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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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 730A draws 33W versus the Radeon R7 A10-8850's 55W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 730A) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A10-8850). Power connectors: Legacy vs None.

Feature	GeForce 730A	Radeon R7 A10-8850
TDP	33W-40%	55W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	None
Length	145mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	23.2+65%	14.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 730A launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R7 A10-8850 launched at $250 and now averages $250. The GeForce 730A costs 92% less ($230 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.2 (GeForce 730A) vs 3.1 (Radeon R7 A10-8850) — the GeForce 730A offers 1132.3% better value. The Radeon R7 A10-8850 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).