GRID P4-1Q vs GeForce GT 730A

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 P4-1Q is positioned at rank 413 and the GeForce GT 730A is on rank 370, so the GeForce GT 730A 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 P4-1Q

#398

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

123108%

#413

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

100%

#415

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

83%

#417

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

75%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

67%

#419

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

67%

#420

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

58%

#421

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

50%

#422

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

50%

#423

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

42%

#424

RADEON IGP 320

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

33%

#425

Quadro FX 500/FX 600

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

17%

#426

Quadro FX 2000

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $40

8%

#427

GRID V100-8Q

MSRP: $10000|Avg: $10000

0%

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 R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#373

Radeon HD 7660G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

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%

#380

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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GRID P4-1Q.

Insight	GRID P4-1Q	GeForce GT 730A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
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 (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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 $185), it costs 89% less, resulting in a 841.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GRID P4-1Q	GeForce GT 730A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+841.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($185)	✅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 P4-1Q Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 730A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GRID P4-1Q and GeForce GT 730A

GRID P4-1Q

The GRID P4-1Q 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: 730 points.

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 P4-1Q scores 730 and the GeForce GT 730A reaches 743 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GRID P4-1Q is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GT 730A uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,048 (GRID P4-1Q) vs 768 (GeForce GT 730A). Raw compute: 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P4-1Q) vs 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730A). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 657 MHz.

Feature	GRID P4-1Q	GeForce GT 730A
G3D Mark Score	730	743+2%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+167%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.825 TFLOPS+378%	1.009 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1178 MHz+79%	657 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	128+100%	64
L1 Cache	768 KB+1100%	64 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GRID P4-1Q	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: 2 MB (GRID P4-1Q) vs 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 730A) — the GRID P4-1Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GRID P4-1Q	GeForce GT 730A
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GRID P4-1Q 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 P4-1Q) vs 350W (GeForce GT 730A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GRID P4-1Q	GeForce GT 730A
TDP	225W	55W-76%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	3.2	13.5+322%

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Value Analysis

The GRID P4-1Q launched at $5890 MSRP and currently averages $185, while the GeForce GT 730A launched at $75 and now averages $20. The GeForce GT 730A costs 89.2% less ($165 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.9 (GRID P4-1Q) vs 37.1 (GeForce GT 730A) — the GeForce GT 730A offers 851.3% better value. The GRID P4-1Q is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).