GeForce GT 730A vs Radeon R5 435
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 Radeon R5 435 is on rank 376, so the GeForce GT 730A 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 R5 435
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 435 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% 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 R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
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 $80), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 290% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+290%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 R5 435
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 R5 435
The Radeon R5 435 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 762 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 730A scores 743 and the Radeon R5 435 reaches 762 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 730A is built on Kepler while the Radeon R5 435 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 730A) vs 320 (Radeon R5 435). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730A) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 435). Boost clocks: 657 MHz vs 1030 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 743 | 762+3% |
| Architecture | Kepler | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+140% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.009 TFLOPS+53% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 657 MHz | 1030 MHz+57% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 64+220% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 80 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 730A) vs 128 KB (Radeon R5 435) — the GeForce GT 730A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB+100% | 128 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 730A) vs 12 (FL 11_1) (Radeon R5 435). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 (FL 11_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (GeForce GT 730A) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 435). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 730A) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R5 435).
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 730A draws 55W versus the Radeon R5 435's 30W — a 58.8% difference. The Radeon R5 435 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 730A) vs 350W (Radeon R5 435). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 30W-45% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 168mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 13.5 | 25.4+88% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 730A launched at $75 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R5 435 launched at $80 and now averages $80. The GeForce GT 730A costs 75% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.1 (GeForce GT 730A) vs 9.5 (Radeon R5 435) — the GeForce GT 730A offers 290.5% better value. The Radeon R5 435 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GT 730A | Radeon R5 435 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-6% | $80 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-75% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 37.1+291% | 9.5 |
| Codename | GK106 | Jet |
| Release | March 17 2014 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #813 | #922 |
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