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GeForce GT 730M
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Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
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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 Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is on rank 224, so the GeForce GT 730M 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 Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2013). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 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 GeForce GT 730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700.
| Insight | GeForce GT 730M | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm) |
| 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 730M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $100 for the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700, it costs 55% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 122.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GT 730M | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+122.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($45) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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 Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700
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 PRO A10-9700
The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 806 points. Launch price was $1,299.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 730M scores 807 and the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 reaches 806 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 730M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 uses Bristol Ridge, both on 28 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 730M) vs 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730M) vs 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 2920 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730M | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 807 | 806 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Bristol Ridge |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 4096+967% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7427 TFLOPS | 47.84 TFLOPS+6341% |
| Boost Clock | 967 MHz | 2920 MHz+202% |
| ROPs | 16 | 128+700% |
| TMUs | 32 | 256+700% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 8 MB+3100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 730M | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce GT 730M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 730M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 730M) vs 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730M | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 8 MB+3100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 730M) vs 12 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730M | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12+9% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 730M) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 6.0.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730M | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | UVD 6.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 730M draws 50W versus the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700's 300W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce GT 730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 730M) vs 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GT 730M | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-83% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 1mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 16.1+496% | 2.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 730M costs 55% less ($55 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (GeForce GT 730M) vs 8.1 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700) — the GeForce GT 730M offers 121% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 730M | Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $169 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $45-55% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.9+121% | 8.1 |
| Codename | GK107 | Navi 48 |
| Release | January 9 2013 | July 23 2025 |
| Ranking | #792 | #23 |
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