GRID M60-0Q vs GeForce GT 730

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 730

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

783%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

753%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

744%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

743%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

741%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

737%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

728%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

725%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

718%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

716%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

708%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

706%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

693%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

693%

#86

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

#87

Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

88%

#124

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

864%

#139

GeForce GT 730

MSRP: $89|Avg: $45

100%

#140

Radeon HD 8400E

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

99%

#142

Radeon HD 8400

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

98%

#143

Radeon HD 5750

MSRP: $130|Avg: $25

97%

#145

Radeon HD 8330E

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

94%

#146

Radeon HD 8670D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

93%

#147

Radeon R7 A370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $51

93%

#148

Radeon HD 5770

MSRP: $159|Avg: $159

92%

#149

Radeon HD 4770

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

90%

#150

Radeon HD 8510G

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

90%

#151

Radeon HD 8550G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

89%

#153

GeForce GT 635

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

88%

#154

Radeon R7 A8-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GRID M60-0Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 730 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GRID M60-0Q	GeForce GT 730
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 730 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 730 holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $500), it costs 91% less, resulting in a 1007.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID M60-0Q	GeForce GT 730
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1007.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($500)	✅More affordable ($45)

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 M60-0Q Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 730 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID M60-0Q and GeForce GT 730

GRID M60-0Q

The GRID M60-0Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 827 points.

GeForce GT 730

The GeForce GT 730 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 824 points. Launch price was $89.

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Graphics Performance

The GRID M60-0Q scores 827 and the GeForce GT 730 reaches 824 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID M60-0Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GT 730 uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 384 (GeForce GT 730). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q) vs 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730).

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	GeForce GT 730
G3D Mark Score	827	824
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+533%	0.7626 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+300%	32
L1 Cache	768 KB+2300%	32 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	GeForce GT 730
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)

The GRID M60-0Q comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 730 has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 730 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GRID M60-0Q) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 730) — the GRID M60-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	GeForce GT 730
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 12 (GeForce GT 730). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	GeForce GT 730
DirectX	12_1	12
Max Displays	0	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GRID M60-0Q) vs None (GeForce GT 730). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC 1st gen.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	GeForce GT 730
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	None
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs	—	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID M60-0Q draws 225W versus the GeForce GT 730's 64W — a 111.4% difference. The GeForce GT 730 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GRID M60-0Q) vs 300W (GeForce GT 730). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 267mm vs 145mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GRID M60-0Q	GeForce GT 730
TDP	225W	64W-72%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	None
Length	267mm	145mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	3.7	12.9+249%

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Value Analysis

The GRID M60-0Q launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $500, while the GeForce GT 730 launched at $89 and now averages $45. The GeForce GT 730 costs 91% less ($455 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.7 (GRID M60-0Q) vs 18.3 (GeForce GT 730) — the GeForce GT 730 offers 976.5% better value. The GRID M60-0Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).