GeForce GT 445M vs GeForce GT 730
GeForce GT 445M
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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 GT 445M is positioned at rank 59 and the GeForce GT 730 is on rank 139, so the GeForce GT 445M 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 445M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 730
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 730 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (2 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 445M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 445M | GeForce GT 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 730 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 445M and GeForce GT 730
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.
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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 445M | GeForce GT 730 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 445M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 730 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 730 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| 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 |
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% |
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 |
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 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 730 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 445M | GeForce GT 730 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $89 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $45 |
| Codename | GK107 | GK107 |
| Release | April 1 2013 | May 29 2014 |
| Ranking | #857 | #777 |
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