GeForce GT 730M vs Radeon R8 M445DX

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

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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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 R8 M445DX.

Insight	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R8 M445DX
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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 $49), it costs 8% less, resulting in a 10.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R8 M445DX
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+10.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)

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 R8 M445DX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 730M and Radeon R8 M445DX

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 R8 M445DX

The Radeon R8 M445DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 920 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 797 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 730M scores 807 and the Radeon R8 M445DX reaches 797 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 730M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R8 M445DX uses GCN 3.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 730M) vs 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730M) vs 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 920 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R8 M445DX
G3D Mark Score	807+1%	797
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384+20%	320
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS+26%	0.5888 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	967 MHz+5%	920 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	32+60%	20
L1 Cache	32 KB	80 KB+150%
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R8 M445DX
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 R8 M445DX has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 730M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce GT 730M) vs 128 KB (Radeon R8 M445DX) — the GeForce GT 730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R8 M445DX
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 730M) vs 12_0 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R8 M445DX
DirectX	11.0	12_0+9%
Max Displays	1	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 730M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R8 M445DX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs UVD 4.2.

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R8 M445DX
Encoder	NVENC 1.0	VCE 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP5	UVD 4.2
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 730M draws 50W versus the Radeon R8 M445DX's 15W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 730M) vs 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 1mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R8 M445DX
TDP	50W	15W-70%
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	53.1+230%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 730M costs 8.2% less ($4 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.9 (GeForce GT 730M) vs 16.3 (Radeon R8 M445DX) — the GeForce GT 730M offers 9.8% better value. The Radeon R8 M445DX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).