GeForce GT 730A vs Radeon HD 6800M
GeForce GT 730A
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Radeon HD 6800M
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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 Radeon HD 6800M is on rank 289, so the Radeon HD 6800M 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 Radeon HD 6800M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. 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 | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6800M 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 Radeon HD 6800M
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.
Radeon HD 6800M
The Radeon HD 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 753 points. Launch price was $239.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 730A scores 743 and the Radeon HD 6800M reaches 753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 730A is built on Kepler while the Radeon HD 6800M uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 730A) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 6800M). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730A) vs 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6800M). Boost clocks: 657 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 743 | 753+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1120+46% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.009 TFLOPS | 2.016 TFLOPS+100% |
| Boost Clock | 657 MHz | 900 MHz+37% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 64+14% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 224 KB+250% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 730A) vs 512 KB (Radeon HD 6800M) — the Radeon HD 6800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 730A draws 55W versus the Radeon HD 6800M's 151W — a 93.2% difference. The GeForce GT 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 730A) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6800M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W-64% | 151W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5+170% | 5.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 730A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon HD 6800M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | GK106 | Barts |
| Release | March 17 2014 | October 21 2010 |
| Ranking | #813 | #661 |
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