GeForce GT 440 vs GeForce 730A
GeForce GT 440
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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 GT 440 is positioned at rank 129 and the GeForce 730A is on rank 333, so the GeForce GT 440 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 440
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 730A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 440 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 730A.
| Insight | GeForce GT 440 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 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 $40), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 98.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 440 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+98.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅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 GT 440 and GeForce 730A
GeForce GT 440
The GeForce GT 440 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: 770 points. Launch price was $89.
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 GT 440 scores 770 and the GeForce 730A reaches 764 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 440 is built on Kepler while the GeForce 730A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 440) vs 384 (GeForce 730A). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 440) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 730A).
| Feature | GeForce GT 440 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 770 | 764 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS+6% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 192 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 440 | 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 GT 440 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 730A has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 440 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 440) vs 1 MB (GeForce 730A) — the GeForce 730A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 440 | 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 | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11 (11_0) (GeForce GT 440) vs 11.0 (GeForce 730A). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 440 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11 (11_0) | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 440) vs NVENC 1 (GeForce 730A). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 440) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 (GeForce 730A).
| Feature | GeForce GT 440 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 1 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP4) | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 440 draws 64W versus the GeForce 730A's 33W — a 63.9% difference. The GeForce 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 440) vs 350W (GeForce 730A). Power connectors: None vs Legacy. Card length: 145mm vs 145mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 65 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 440 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 33W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | 145mm | 145mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 65-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 12.0 | 23.2+93% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 440 launched at $79 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce 730A launched at $60 and now averages $20. The GeForce 730A costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.3 (GeForce GT 440) vs 38.2 (GeForce 730A) — the GeForce 730A offers 97.9% better value. The GeForce 730A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 440 | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $79 | $60-24% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $20-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.3 | 38.2+98% |
| Codename | GK107 | GM108 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #777 | #810 |
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