GeForce 770M vs UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce 770M

2013

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 66.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 66.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce 770M

2013

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

2021

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 66.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($50 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: Unknown architecture on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 66.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $50 MSRP).
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2021-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) better than GeForce 770M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,246 vs 3,311 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (15W vs 75W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 770M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 512 MB instead of Unknown. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $50 MSRP. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $50 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce 770M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce 770M make more sense than UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)?

Yes. GeForce 770M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake). The trade-off is that UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) currently gives you 2.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 770M Benchmark Check

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce 770M	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	40 FPS	99 FPS
medium	26 FPS	86 FPS
high	18 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	30 FPS	88 FPS
medium	18 FPS	77 FPS
high	9 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	28 FPS
medium	7 FPS	26 FPS
high	4 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce 770M Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce 770M	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	39 FPS	123 FPS
medium	19 FPS	86 FPS
high	14 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	20 FPS	81 FPS
medium	9 FPS	48 FPS
high	7 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	6 FPS	37 FPS
medium	3 FPS	25 FPS
high	3 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	14 FPS

Open GeForce 770M Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce 770M	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	146 FPS	149 FPS
medium	117 FPS	119 FPS
high	97 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	112 FPS
medium	88 FPS	89 FPS
high	73 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	74 FPS
medium	58 FPS	60 FPS
high	49 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce 770M Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce 770M	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
1080p
low	72 FPS	149 FPS
medium	61 FPS	119 FPS
high	50 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	42 FPS	112 FPS
medium	36 FPS	89 FPS
high	32 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	28 FPS	68 FPS
medium	22 FPS	55 FPS
high	19 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	33 FPS

Open GeForce 770M Open UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 770M and UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

GeForce 770M

The GeForce 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,246 points. Launch price was $189.99.

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,311 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 770M scores 3,246 and the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) reaches 3,311 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance.

Feature	GeForce 770M	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
G3D Mark Score	3,246	3,311+2%
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce 770M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce 770M	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 770M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) has 0 MB. The GeForce 770M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce 770M	UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 770M draws 75W versus the UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)'s 15W — a 133.3% difference. The UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 770M) vs 1W (UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)). Power connectors: Legacy vs Integrated.