GeForce GT 730M vs UHD Graphics 617

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GT 730M

50

807

0.0%

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

Intel UHD Graphics 617

15

819

+1.5%

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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. The GeForce GT 730M is positioned at rank #203 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 730M

#193

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

404%

#195

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

366%

#196

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

365%

#200

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

332%

#201

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

330%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

100%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

95%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

91%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

90%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 uses modern memory architecture. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 730M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% 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	Intel UHD Graphics 617
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 617 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 730M Benchmark Check

Intel UHD Graphics 617 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 730M and Intel UHD Graphics 617

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.

Intel UHD Graphics 617

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in November 7 2018. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 819 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 730M scores 807 and the Intel UHD Graphics 617 reaches 819 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 730M is built on Kepler while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 730M) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730M) vs 0.4032 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Intel UHD Graphics 617
G3D Mark Score	807	819+1%
Architecture	Kepler	Generation 9.5
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	384+100%	192
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS+84%	0.4032 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	967 MHz	1050 MHz+9%
ROPs	16+433%	3
TMUs	32+33%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Intel UHD Graphics 617
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GT 730M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 617 has 0 MB. The GeForce GT 730M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Intel UHD Graphics 617
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	System
Bus Width	64-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 730M) vs 12_1 (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Intel UHD Graphics 617
DirectX	11.0	12_1+9%
Max Displays	1	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 730M) vs QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs QuickSync.

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Intel UHD Graphics 617
Encoder	NVENC 1.0	QuickSync
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	QuickSync
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 730M draws 50W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 617's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 730M) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 617). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Intel UHD Graphics 617
TDP	50W	15W-70%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Integrated
Length	0mm	1mm
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	16.1	54.6+239%

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Value Analysis

The Intel UHD Graphics 617 costs 100+% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (GeForce GT 730M) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 617) — the Intel UHD Graphics 617 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 617 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2013).