GeForce 825M vs GeForce 730A
GeForce 825M
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GeForce 730A
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 825M is positioned at rank 119 and the GeForce 730A is on rank 333, so the GeForce 825M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 825M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 730A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 730A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 825M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 825M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 $30), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 50.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 825M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+50.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($30) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 825M and GeForce 730A
GeForce 825M
The GeForce 825M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 26 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1071 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 761 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 825M scores 761 and the GeForce 730A reaches 764 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 825M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 730A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 825M) vs 384 (GeForce 730A). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 825M) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 730A). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 761 | 764 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.9032 TFLOPS+25% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1176 MHz+25% | 941 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 825M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| 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 825M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 730A has 512 MB. The GeForce 825M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 825M) vs 11.0 (GeForce 730A). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GeForce 825M) vs NVENC 1 (GeForce 730A). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 825M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 730A).
| Feature | GeForce 825M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1 | NVENC 1 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 825M draws 33W versus the GeForce 730A's 33W — a 0% difference. The GeForce 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 825M) vs 350W (GeForce 730A). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W | 33W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 23.1 | 23.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 730A costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.4 (GeForce 825M) vs 38.2 (GeForce 730A) — the GeForce 730A offers 50.4% better value.
| Feature | GeForce 825M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.4 | 38.2+50% |
| Codename | GM108 | GM108 |
| Release | August 26 2015 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #768 | #810 |
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