GeForce GT 340 vs GeForce GT 730A
GeForce GT 340
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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 GT 340 is positioned at rank 170 and the GeForce GT 730A is on rank 370, so the GeForce GT 340 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 340
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 730A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 730A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 340 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 340 | GeForce GT 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 730A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 730A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 0.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 340 | GeForce GT 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 GT 340 and GeForce GT 730A
GeForce GT 340
The GeForce GT 340 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 738 points. Launch price was $89.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 340 scores 738 and the GeForce GT 730A reaches 743 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 340 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 730A uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 340) vs 768 (GeForce GT 730A). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 340) vs 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730A).
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | GeForce GT 730A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 738 | 743 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 1.009 TFLOPS+32% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 64 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | GeForce GT 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 GT 340 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 730A has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 340 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | GeForce GT 730A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GT 340) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 730A). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.1. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | GeForce GT 730A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_1) | 12 (11_0)+8% |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 4.5+36% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 340) vs No NVENC (GeForce GT 730A). Decoder: VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 340) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 730A).
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | GeForce GT 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No NVENC |
| Decoder | VP4 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 340 draws 64W versus the GeForce GT 730A's 55W — a 15.1% difference. The GeForce GT 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 340) vs 350W (GeForce GT 730A). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | GeForce GT 730A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 55W-14% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 168mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 11.5 | 13.5+17% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 340 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GT 730A launched at $75 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.9 (GeForce GT 340) vs 37.1 (GeForce GT 730A) — the GeForce GT 730A offers 0.5% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GT 340 | GeForce GT 730A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $75-25% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Codename | GK107 | GK106 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | March 17 2014 |
| Ranking | #777 | #813 |
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