GeForce 9800 GTX vs GeForce 730A
GeForce 9800 GTX
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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 9800 GTX is positioned at rank 610 and the GeForce 730A is on rank 333, 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 9800 GTX
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 730A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 730A is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce 730A likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800 GTX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800 GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 9800 GTX | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 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 49% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9800 GTX | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+49%) |
| 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 9800 GTX and GeForce 730A
GeForce 9800 GTX
The GeForce 9800 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 769 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 9800 GTX scores 769 and the GeForce 730A reaches 764 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800 GTX is built on G9x while the GeForce 730A uses Maxwell, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800 GTX) vs 384 (GeForce 730A).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GTX | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 769 | 764 |
| Architecture | G9x | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 384+71% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GTX | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GTX | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9800 GTX) vs 11.0 (GeForce 730A). Vulkan: None vs 1.1. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GTX | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0 | 11.0+10% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.6+39% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9800 GTX) vs NVENC 1 (GeForce 730A). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (GeForce 9800 GTX) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 730A).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GTX | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | NVENC 1 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800 GTX draws 150W versus the GeForce 730A's 33W — a 127.9% difference. The GeForce 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800 GTX) vs 350W (GeForce 730A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 267mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 100°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GTX | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 33W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 267mm | 145mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 100°C | 75°C-25% |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1 | 23.2+355% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9800 GTX launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce 730A launched at $60 and now averages $20. The GeForce 730A costs 33.3% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.6 (GeForce 9800 GTX) vs 38.2 (GeForce 730A) — the GeForce 730A offers 49.2% better value. The GeForce 730A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800 GTX | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $60-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $20-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.6 | 38.2+49% |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | GM108 |
| Release | July 15 2008 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #825 | #810 |
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