GeForce GT 730 vs GRID M60-0Q
GeForce GT 730
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GRID M60-0Q
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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. The GeForce GT 730 is positioned at rank #139 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 730
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GRID M60-0Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 730 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 730 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 730 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 730 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $500), it costs 91% less, resulting in a 1007.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 730 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1007.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($45) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500) |
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 730 and GRID M60-0Q
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.
GRID M60-0Q
The GRID M60-0Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 827 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 730 scores 824 and the GRID M60-0Q reaches 827 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 730 is built on Kepler while the GRID M60-0Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 730) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q).
| Feature | GeForce GT 730 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 824 | 827 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2048+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS | 4.825 TFLOPS+533% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 32 | 128+300% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 768 KB+2300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 730 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 730 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-0Q has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 730 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 730) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-0Q) — the GRID M60-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GT 730) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-0Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 3 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GT 730) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GRID M60-0Q). Decoder: NVDEC 1st gen vs NVDEC 3rd Gen.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st gen | NVDEC 3rd Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 730 draws 64W versus the GRID M60-0Q's 225W — a 111.4% difference. The GeForce GT 730 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 730) vs 350W (GRID M60-0Q). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 145mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-72% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 145mm | 267mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 12.9+249% | 3.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 730 launched at $89 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GRID M60-0Q launched at $0 and now averages $500. The GeForce GT 730 costs 91% less ($455 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.3 (GeForce GT 730) vs 1.7 (GRID M60-0Q) — the GeForce GT 730 offers 976.5% better value. The GRID M60-0Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 730 | GRID M60-0Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-91% | $500 |
| Performance per Dollar | 18.3+976% | 1.7 |
| Codename | GK107 | GM204 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #777 | #433 |
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