GeForce GT 730M vs Radeon R9 M280X

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 R9 M280X is on rank 285, so the GeForce GT 730M 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 R9 M280X

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2225%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2138%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

2113%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2109%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2105%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

2093%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

2067%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2059%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2040%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

2034%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

2010%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2006%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1969%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1968%

#270

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2454%

#285

Radeon R9 M280X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#286

Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $83|Avg: $83

99%

#287

GeForce GT 220

MSRP: $69|Avg: $49

99%

#288

Radeon R7 A10-8850

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

95%

#290

GeForce G210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

91%

#291

Radeon HD 4850 X2

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

87%

#292

Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $9

83%

#293

GeForce GTX 260

MSRP: $449|Avg: $449

82%

#294

Radeon HD 8490

MSRP: $99|Avg: $35

82%

#295

Radeon HD 8650D

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

81%

#297

Radeon HDG 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

78%

#298

Radeon HD 3870

MSRP: $219|Avg: $15

77%

#299

Radeon HD 4250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

75%

#300

Radeon HD 6310

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

75%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 M280X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 730M.

Insight	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R9 M280X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
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 10.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R9 M280X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+10.2%)	❌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 R9 M280X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 730M and Radeon R9 M280X

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 R9 M280X

The Radeon R9 M280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 814 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GT 730M scores 807 and the Radeon R9 M280X reaches 814 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 730M is built on Kepler while the Radeon R9 M280X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 730M) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 M280X). Raw compute: 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730M) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 M280X). Boost clocks: 967 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R9 M280X
G3D Mark Score	807	814
Architecture	Kepler	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	2048+433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7427 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS+452%
Boost Clock	967 MHz	1000 MHz+3%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	32	128+300%
L1 Cache	32 KB	512 KB+1500%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R9 M280X
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 R9 M280X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 M280X offers 100% 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 768 KB (Radeon R9 M280X) — the Radeon R9 M280X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R9 M280X
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	80 GB/s
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	768 KB+200%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 730M draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 M280X's 200W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GT 730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 730M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M280X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GT 730M	Radeon R9 M280X
TDP	50W-75%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	16.1+293%	4.1

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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 16.3 (Radeon R9 M280X) — the GeForce GT 730M offers 9.8% better value.