GRID K140Q vs GeForce GT 730A

GRID K140Q

2013Core: 745 MHz

GeForce GT 730A

2014Core: 628 MHzBoost: 657 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GRID K140Q

225

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0.0%

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

GeForce GT 730A

743

+2.1%

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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 GRID K140Q is positioned at rank 197 and the GeForce GT 730A is on rank 370, so the GRID K140Q 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 GRID K140Q

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

96%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

93%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

93%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

91%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

87%

#182

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2538%

#197

GRID K140Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $500

100%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

95%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

95%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

93%

#206

FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

91%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

91%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

88%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

87%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

87%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 730A

#360

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1096%

#362

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

993%

#363

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

991%

#367

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

901%

#368

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

895%

#370

GeForce GT 730A

MSRP: $75|Avg: $20

100%

#372

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#373

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#374

Radeon HD 6670/7670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

96%

#375

Radeon 620

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#376

Radeon R5 435

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

96%

#377

Radeon R9 M470X

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

94%

#379

Radeon R9 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

93%

#381

Radeon HD 7640G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 730A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID K140Q.

Insight	GRID K140Q	GeForce GT 730A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 730A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 730A holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2451.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID K140Q	GeForce GT 730A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2451.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($20)

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.

GRID K140Q Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 730A Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID K140Q and GeForce GT 730A

GRID K140Q

The GRID K140Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 728 points. Launch price was $469.

GeForce GT 730A

The GeForce GT 730A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 17 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 628 MHz to 657 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 743 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID K140Q scores 728 and the GeForce GT 730A reaches 743 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID K140Q is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 730A uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,536 (GRID K140Q) vs 768 (GeForce GT 730A). Raw compute: 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K140Q) vs 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730A).

Feature	GRID K140Q	GeForce GT 730A
G3D Mark Score	728	743+2%
Architecture	Kepler	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536+100%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.289 TFLOPS+127%	1.009 TFLOPS
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	128 KB+100%	64 KB
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID K140Q	GeForce GT 730A
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (GRID K140Q) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 730A) — the GRID K140Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID K140Q	GeForce GT 730A
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	512 KB+100%	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11_0 (GRID K140Q) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 730A). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.

Feature	GRID K140Q	GeForce GT 730A
DirectX	11_0	12 (11_0)+9%
Max Displays	0	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 3rd Gen (GRID K140Q) vs No NVENC (GeForce GT 730A). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs PureVideo HD VP5.

Feature	GRID K140Q	GeForce GT 730A
Encoder	NVENC 3rd Gen	No NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	—	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID K140Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GT 730A's 55W — a 121.4% difference. The GeForce GT 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID K140Q) vs 350W (GeForce GT 730A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID K140Q	GeForce GT 730A
TDP	225W	55W-76%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	3.2	13.5+322%

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Value Analysis

The GRID K140Q launched at $125 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce GT 730A launched at $75 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 730A costs 96% less ($480 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.5 (GRID K140Q) vs 37.1 (GeForce GT 730A) — the GeForce GT 730A offers 2373.3% better value. The GeForce GT 730A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).