GeForce 840A vs Radeon HD 7730
GeForce 840A
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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 840A is positioned at rank 349 and the Radeon HD 7730 is on rank 92, so the Radeon HD 7730 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 840A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7730
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7730 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 840A.
| Insight | GeForce 840A | Radeon HD 7730 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 7730 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7730 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $25), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 73.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 840A | Radeon HD 7730 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+73.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($25) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 840A and Radeon HD 7730
GeForce 840A
The GeForce 840A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,115 points.
Radeon HD 7730
The Radeon HD 7730 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,163 points. Launch price was $59.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 840A scores 1,115 and the Radeon HD 7730 reaches 1,163 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 840A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 7730 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 840A) vs 384 (Radeon HD 7730). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 840A) vs 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7730).
| Feature | GeForce 840A | Radeon HD 7730 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,115 | 1,163+4% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS+40% | 0.6144 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 16 | 24+50% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+100% | 96 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 840A | Radeon HD 7730 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 840A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7730 has 1 GB. The Radeon HD 7730 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 840A) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7730) — the GeForce 840A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 840A | Radeon HD 7730 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 840A draws 33W versus the Radeon HD 7730's 47W — a 35% difference. The GeForce 840A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 840A) vs 300W (Radeon HD 7730). Power connectors: Legacy vs None.
| Feature | GeForce 840A | Radeon HD 7730 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-30% | 47W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | None |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 33.8+37% | 24.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 840A launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $25, while the Radeon HD 7730 launched at $75 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 7730 costs 40% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 44.6 (GeForce 840A) vs 77.5 (Radeon HD 7730) — the Radeon HD 7730 offers 73.8% better value. The GeForce 840A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 840A | Radeon HD 7730 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $75-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $25 | $15-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 44.6 | 77.5+74% |
| Codename | GM108 | Cape Verde |
| Release | March 17 2014 | May 1 2013 |
| Ranking | #850 | #841 |
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