
GeForce GT 730A vs Quadro 2000M

GeForce GT 730A
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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 730A is positioned at rank 370 and the Quadro 2000M is on rank 162, so the Quadro 2000M 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 730A
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 2000M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro 2000M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 730A.
| Insight | GeForce GT 730A | Quadro 2000M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro 2000M 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 730A and Quadro 2000M

GeForce GT 730A
The GeForce GT 730A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 743 points.

Quadro 2000M
The Quadro 2000M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 3 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1098 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 758 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 730A scores 743 and the Quadro 2000M reaches 758 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 730A is built on Kepler while the Quadro 2000M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 730A) vs 640 (Quadro 2000M). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730A) vs 1.405 TFLOPS (Quadro 2000M). Boost clocks: 657 MHz vs 1098 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Quadro 2000M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 743 | 758+2% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+20% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.009 TFLOPS | 1.405 TFLOPS+39% |
| Boost Clock | 657 MHz | 1098 MHz+67% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 320 KB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Quadro 2000M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 730A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro 2000M has 2 GB. The Quadro 2000M 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 730A) vs 2 MB (Quadro 2000M) — the Quadro 2000M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Quadro 2000M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 2 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 730A draws 55W versus the Quadro 2000M's 55W — a 0% difference. The Quadro 2000M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 730A) vs 350W (Quadro 2000M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Quadro 2000M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 55W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5 | 13.8+2% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro 2000M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Quadro 2000M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GK106 | GM107 |
| Release | March 17 2014 | December 3 2015 |
| Ranking | #813 | #550 |
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