GeForce GT 730 vs Radeon HD 7690M
GeForce GT 730
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Radeon HD 7690M
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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 730 is positioned at rank 139 and the Radeon HD 7690M is on rank 238, so the GeForce GT 730 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 730
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7690M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7690M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 730.
| Insight | GeForce GT 730 | Radeon HD 7690M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7690M 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 730 and Radeon HD 7690M
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.
Radeon HD 7690M
The Radeon HD 7690M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 25 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 725 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 832 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 730 scores 824 and the Radeon HD 7690M reaches 832 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 730 is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 7690M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 730) vs 480 (Radeon HD 7690M). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730) vs 0.696 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7690M).
| Feature | GeForce GT 730 | Radeon HD 7690M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 824 | 832 |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 480+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS+10% | 0.696 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 48 KB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 730 | Radeon HD 7690M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730 | Radeon HD 7690M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 730 draws 64W versus the Radeon HD 7690M's 20W — a 104.8% difference. The Radeon HD 7690M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GT 730) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7690M). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730 | Radeon HD 7690M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W | 20W-69% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 145mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 12.9 | 41.6+222% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 730 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce GT 730 | Radeon HD 7690M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $89 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | — |
| Codename | GK107 | Thames |
| Release | May 29 2014 | December 25 2011 |
| Ranking | #777 | #928 |
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