GeForce GT 730M vs GeForce GT 635
GeForce GT 730M
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GeForce GT 635
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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 730M is positioned at rank 203 and the GeForce GT 635 is on rank 152, so the GeForce GT 635 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 730M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 635
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 635 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 730M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GT 730M | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GT 635 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 635 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $45), it costs 56% less, resulting in a 125.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 730M | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+125.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($45) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 730M and GeForce GT 635
GeForce GT 730M
The GeForce GT 730M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 807 points.
GeForce GT 635
The GeForce GT 635 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 810 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 730M scores 807 and the GeForce GT 635 reaches 810 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 730M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 635 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 730M) vs 352 (GeForce GT 635). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730M) vs 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 635).
| Feature | GeForce GT 730M | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 807 | 810 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Fermi |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+9% | 352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7427 TFLOPS | 0.8554 TFLOPS+15% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 44+38% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 704 KB+2100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 730M | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 730M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 635 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 730M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 730M) vs 512 KB (GeForce GT 635) — the GeForce GT 635 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730M | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 512 KB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 730M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 635). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730M | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.2+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.2 | 4.6+10% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 3+200% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 730M) vs NVENC (1st Gen) (GeForce GT 635). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 730M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 635).
| Feature | GeForce GT 730M | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | NVENC (1st Gen) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 730M draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 635's 200W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GT 730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 730M) vs 200W (GeForce GT 635). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730M | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-75% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 200W-43% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 16.1+303% | 4.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 635 costs 55.6% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (GeForce GT 730M) vs 40.5 (GeForce GT 635) — the GeForce GT 635 offers 126.3% better value. The GeForce GT 730M is the newer GPU (2013 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GT 730M | GeForce GT 635 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $99 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45 | $20-56% |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.9 | 40.5+126% |
| Codename | GK107 | GF100 |
| Release | January 9 2013 | May 31 2010 |
| Ranking | #792 | #618 |
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