GeForce GT 730M vs Radeon R7 A8-7500

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 Radeon R7 A8-7500 is on rank 154, so the Radeon R7 A8-7500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Radeon R7 A8-7500

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

894%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

859%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

849%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

848%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

846%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

841%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

831%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

828%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

820%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

818%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

808%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

806%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

792%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

791%

#88

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#89

Moore Threads MTT S70

MSRP: $345|Avg: $140

96%

#90

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

92%

#91

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

91%

#139

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

986%

#154

Radeon R7 A8-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#156

Radeon HD 5670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

100%

#157

GeForce GT 740A

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

98%

#158

Radeon HD 7420G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

97%

#159

Radeon HD 7500G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

97%

#161

GeForce GT 430

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

94%

#164

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $173|Avg: $35

93%

#165

Radeon HD 6520G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

92%

#166

GeForce GT 545

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

92%

#167

Radeon HD 8470D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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	Radeon R7 A8-7500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 730M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 730M holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $50), it costs 10% less, resulting in a 10.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R7 A8-7500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+10.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

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

Radeon R7 A8-7500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 730M and Radeon R7 A8-7500

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.

Radeon R7 A8-7500

The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 811 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 730M scores 807 and the Radeon R7 A8-7500 reaches 811 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 730M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 A8-7500 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 730M) vs 1,024 (Radeon R7 A8-7500). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730M) vs 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7500). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 975 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R7 A8-7500
G3D Mark Score	807	811
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	1024+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS	1.997 TFLOPS+169%
Boost Clock	967 MHz	975 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	64+100%
L1 Cache	32 KB	256 KB+700%
L2 Cache	256 KB	512 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R7 A8-7500
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)

The GeForce GT 730M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 A8-7500 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 (Radeon R7 A8-7500) — the Radeon R7 A8-7500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R7 A8-7500
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%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 730M draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 A8-7500's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GT 730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 730M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None.

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R7 A8-7500
TDP	50W-50%	100W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	16.1+99%	8.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 730M costs 10% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (GeForce GT 730M) vs 16.2 (Radeon R7 A8-7500) — the GeForce GT 730M offers 10.5% better value. The Radeon R7 A8-7500 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).