GeForce GT 730A vs Radeon R7 A8-7650K

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. The GeForce GT 730A is positioned at rank #370 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#373

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

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%

#380

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 R7 A8-7650K
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 A8-7650K 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.

GeForce GT 730A Benchmark Check

Radeon R7 A8-7650K Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 730A and Radeon R7 A8-7650K

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 R7 A8-7650K

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 757 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 730A scores 743 and the Radeon R7 A8-7650K reaches 757 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 730A is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 A8-7650K uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GT 730A) vs 384 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Raw compute: 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730A) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Boost clocks: 657 MHz vs 825 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 730A	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
G3D Mark Score	743	757+2%
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+100%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.009 TFLOPS+59%	0.6336 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	657 MHz	825 MHz+26%
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	64+167%	24
L1 Cache	64 KB	96 KB+50%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 730A	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GT 730A	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
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	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 730A) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GT 730A	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No NVENC (GeForce GT 730A) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 730A) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K).

Feature	GeForce GT 730A	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
Encoder	No NVENC	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 4.0
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 730A draws 55W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7650K's 30W — a 58.8% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 730A) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7650K). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70.

Feature	GeForce GT 730A	Radeon R7 A8-7650K
TDP	55W	30W-45%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70°C	70
Perf/Watt	13.5	25.2+87%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 730A launched at $75 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the Radeon R7 A8-7650K launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 37.1 (GeForce GT 730A) vs Infinity (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) — the Radeon R7 A8-7650K offers Infinity% better value.