GeForce GT 445M vs GeForce GT 730

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 GT 445M vs GeForce GT 730 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GT 445M vs GeForce GT 730: 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 GT 445M

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 45W instead of 64W, a 19W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GT 730 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 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 9.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $89 MSRP).

GeForce GT 730

2014

Why buy it

✅3.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($89 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌42.2% higher power demand at 64W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 730 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 3.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.6% in PassMark G3D (824 vs 811), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce GT 445M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GT 730 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 730 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GT 445M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GT 445M vs GeForce GT 730 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GT 445M

The GeForce GT 445M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 811 points.

GeForce GT 730

The GeForce GT 730 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: 824 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 445M scores 811 and the GeForce GT 730 reaches 824 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 445M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 730 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 445M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 730). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 445M) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730).

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	GeForce GT 730
G3D Mark Score	811	824+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	0.7626 TFLOPS+81%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	32 KB	32 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	GeForce GT 730
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 GT 445M has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 730 carries 2 GB. GeForce GT 730 gives you 33.3% 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 GT 445M and 64-bit on the GeForce GT 730.

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	GeForce GT 730
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB	2 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 445M) vs 12 (GeForce GT 730). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	GeForce GT 730
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: CUDA (GeForce GT 445M) vs None (GeForce GT 730). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 445M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 730).

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	GeForce GT 730
Encoder	CUDA	None
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 445M draws 45W versus the GeForce GT 730's 64W — a 34.9% difference. The GeForce GT 445M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 445M) vs 300W (GeForce GT 730). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	GeForce GT 730
TDP	45W-30%	64W
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	18.0+40%	12.9

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GT 730 (2014 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	GeForce GT 730
MSRP	—	$89
Codename	GK107	GK107
Release	April 1 2013	May 29 2014
Ranking	#857	#777

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