GeForce GT 735M vs GeForce GT 530
GeForce GT 735M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 735M is positioned at rank 231 and the GeForce GT 530 is on rank 189, so the GeForce GT 530 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 735M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 530
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 530 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 735M.
| Insight | GeForce GT 735M | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 530 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 735M and GeForce GT 530
GeForce GT 735M
The GeForce GT 735M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 655 points.
GeForce GT 530
The GeForce GT 530 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 20 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1024 MHz to 1188 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 662 points. Launch price was $159.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 735M scores 655 and the GeForce GT 530 reaches 662 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 735M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 530 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 735M) vs 768 (GeForce GT 530). Raw compute: 0.7526 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 735M) vs 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 530).
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 655 | 662+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 768+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7526 TFLOPS | 1.825 TFLOPS+142% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 288 KB+800% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 735M) vs 1 MB (GeForce GT 530) — the GeForce GT 530 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 735M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 530). OpenGL: 4.2 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.0 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| OpenGL | 4.2 | 4.6+10% |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 735M) vs No NVENC (Fermi) (GeForce GT 530). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 735M) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 530).
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1.0 | No NVENC (Fermi) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP5 | PureVideo HD VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 735M draws 50W versus the GeForce GT 530's 90W — a 57.1% difference. The GeForce GT 735M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 735M) vs 250W (GeForce GT 530). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 145mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-44% | 90W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 145mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 13.1+77% | 7.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 530 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GT 735M | GeForce GT 530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GK107 | GM206 |
| Release | June 25 2013 | August 20 2015 |
| Ranking | #726 | #425 |
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