GeForce 825M vs GeForce GT 730A

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.

GeForce 825M vs GeForce GT 730A FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 825M vs GeForce GT 730A: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 825M

2015

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Draws 33W instead of 55W, a 22W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 9.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $75 MSRP).

GeForce GT 730A

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($75 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2014 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌66.7% higher power demand at 55W vs 33W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 825M is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2.4% in PassMark G3D (761 vs 743), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 825M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 2 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM and a newer 2015 generation instead of 2014. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 730A makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GT 730A is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 825M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 825M vs GeForce GT 730A Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 GT 730A

The GeForce GT 730A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 743 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 825M scores 761 and the GeForce GT 730A reaches 743 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 825M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GT 730A uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 825M) vs 768 (GeForce GT 730A). Raw compute: 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 825M) vs 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730A). Boost clocks: 1176 MHz vs 657 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce GT 730A
G3D Mark Score	761+2%	743
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9032 TFLOPS	1.009 TFLOPS+12%
Boost Clock	1176 MHz+79%	657 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	64+100%
L1 Cache	192 KB+200%	64 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce GT 730A
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 825M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 730A carries 512 MB. GeForce 825M gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 825M and 64-bit on the GeForce GT 730A. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 825M) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 730A) — the GeForce 825M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce GT 730A
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 825M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 730A). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce GT 730A
DirectX	11.0	12 (11_0)+9%
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1 (GeForce 825M) vs No NVENC (GeForce GT 730A). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 825M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 730A).

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce GT 730A
Encoder	NVENC 1	No NVENC
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 825M draws 33W versus the GeForce GT 730A's 55W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 825M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 825M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 730A). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce GT 730A
TDP	33W-40%	55W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	23.1+71%	13.5

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 825M (2015 vs 2014).

Feature	GeForce 825M	GeForce GT 730A
MSRP	—	$75
Codename	GM108	GK106
Release	August 26 2015	March 17 2014
Ranking	#768	#813

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