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GeForce 730A
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Radeon R7 M270
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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 Radeon R7 M270 is on rank 609, so the GeForce 730A 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 Radeon R7 M270
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R7 M270 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% 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 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| 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 $300), it costs 93% less, resulting in a 1378.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 730A | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1378.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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 Radeon R7 M270
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 M270
The Radeon R7 M270 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 11 2014. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 940 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 775 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 730A scores 764 and the Radeon R7 M270 reaches 775 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 730A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R7 M270 uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 730A) vs 384 (Radeon R7 M270). Raw compute: 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 730A) vs 0.7219 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 M270). Boost clocks: 941 MHz vs 940 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 730A | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 764 | 775+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7227 TFLOPS | 0.7219 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 941 MHz | 940 MHz |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+100% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 730A | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 M270) — the GeForce 730A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 730A | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 730A) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon R7 M270). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 730A | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_1)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 3+50% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GeForce 730A) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R7 M270). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 730A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon R7 M270).
| Feature | GeForce 730A | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1 | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 730A draws 33W versus the Radeon R7 M270's 75W — a 77.8% difference. The GeForce 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 730A) vs 350W (Radeon R7 M270). Power connectors: Legacy vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce 730A | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-56% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Mobile |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 23.2+125% | 10.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 730A launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R7 M270 launched at $300 and now averages $300. The GeForce 730A costs 93.3% less ($280 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 38.2 (GeForce 730A) vs 2.6 (Radeon R7 M270) — the GeForce 730A offers 1369.2% better value. The GeForce 730A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 730A | Radeon R7 M270 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60-80% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-93% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 38.2+1369% | 2.6 |
| Codename | GM108 | Topaz |
| Release | March 13 2015 | June 11 2014 |
| Ranking | #810 | #897 |
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