GeForce GT 445M vs GeForce GT 730M

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 730M 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 730M: 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

✅1.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌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.

GeForce GT 730M

2013

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Kepler (2012−2018) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GT 445M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GT 445M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 1.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.5% in PassMark G3D (811 vs 807), 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 445M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GT 445M vs GeForce GT 730M 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 730M

The GeForce GT 730M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 807 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 445M scores 811 and the GeForce GT 730M reaches 807 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 445M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 730M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 445M) vs 384 (GeForce GT 730M). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 445M) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730M).

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	GeForce GT 730M
G3D Mark Score	811	807
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4216 TFLOPS	0.7427 TFLOPS+76%
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 730M
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 730M carries 2 GB. GeForce GT 730M 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 730M.

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	GeForce GT 730M
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 11.0 (GeForce GT 730M). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 1.

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	GeForce GT 730M
DirectX	12 (11_0)+9%	11.0
OpenGL	4.6+10%	4.2
Max Displays	2+100%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: CUDA (GeForce GT 445M) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 730M). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 445M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 730M).

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	GeForce GT 730M
Encoder	CUDA	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	PureVideo VP4	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 445M draws 45W versus the GeForce GT 730M's 50W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GT 445M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 445M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 730M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GT 445M	GeForce GT 730M
TDP	45W-10%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	18.0+12%	16.1