GeForce GT 730A vs Radeon M535DX
GeForce GT 730A
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 730A is positioned at rank 370 and the Radeon M535DX is on rank 268, so the Radeon M535DX 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 M535DX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon M535DX uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon M535DX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 730A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon M535DX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 730A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $40 for the Radeon M535DX, it costs 50% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 98.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+98.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) |
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 M535DX
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 M535DX
The Radeon M535DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 27 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 750 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 730A scores 743 and the Radeon M535DX reaches 750 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 730A is built on Kepler while the Radeon M535DX uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 730A) vs 512 (Radeon M535DX). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730A) vs 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon M535DX). Boost clocks: 657 MHz vs 1218 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 743 | 750 |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+50% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.009 TFLOPS | 1.247 TFLOPS+24% |
| Boost Clock | 657 MHz | 1218 MHz+85% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+100% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 128 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 730A) vs 512 KB (Radeon M535DX) — the Radeon M535DX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 730A draws 55W versus the Radeon M535DX's 50W — a 9.5% difference. The Radeon M535DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 730A) vs 350W (Radeon M535DX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 50W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5 | 15.0+11% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 730A launched at $75 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon M535DX launched at $200 and now averages $40. The GeForce GT 730A costs 50% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.1 (GeForce GT 730A) vs 18.8 (Radeon M535DX) — the GeForce GT 730A offers 97.3% better value. The Radeon M535DX is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon M535DX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-63% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-50% | $40 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.1+97% | 18.8 |
| Codename | GK106 | Lexa |
| Release | March 17 2014 | March 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #813 | #772 |
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