GeForce GT 730A vs Quadro K420

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 K420 is on rank 220, so the Quadro K420 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 730A

#360

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1096%

#362

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

993%

#363

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

991%

#367

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

901%

#368

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

895%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

100%

#372

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#373

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

96%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

96%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

94%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#381

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro K420

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

91%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

89%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

87%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

86%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

85%

#205

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

3052%

#220

Quadro K420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

100%

#223

FirePro W7000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $50

99%

#224

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $100

99%

#226

FirePro D500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

94%

#227

FirePro 3D V4800

MSRP: $189|Avg: $20

93%

#231

GRID T4-2Q

MSRP: $845|Avg: $600

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 730A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K420 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GT 730A	Quadro K420
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 730A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 730A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $20), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 2.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 730A	Quadro K420
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 730A and Quadro K420

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 K420

The Quadro K420 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 22 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 771 MHz to 784 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 108W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 726 points. Launch price was $854.99.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 730A scores 743 and the Quadro K420 reaches 726 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 730A is built on Kepler while the Quadro K420 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 730A) vs 1,344 (Quadro K420). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730A) vs 2.107 TFLOPS (Quadro K420). Boost clocks: 657 MHz vs 784 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 730A	Quadro K420
G3D Mark Score	743+2%	726
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	1344+75%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.009 TFLOPS	2.107 TFLOPS+109%
Boost Clock	657 MHz	784 MHz+19%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	64	112+75%
L1 Cache	64 KB	112 KB+75%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 730A	Quadro K420
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 730A comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro K420 has 1 GB. The Quadro K420 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 730A) vs 512 KB (Quadro K420) — the Quadro K420 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 730A	Quadro K420
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	1 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 730A draws 55W versus the Quadro K420's 108W — a 65% difference. The GeForce GT 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 730A) vs 350W (Quadro K420). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GT 730A	Quadro K420
TDP	55W-49%	108W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	13.5+101%	6.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 730A launched at $75 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Quadro K420 launched at $150 and now averages $20. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.1 (GeForce GT 730A) vs 36.3 (Quadro K420) — the GeForce GT 730A offers 2.2% better value.