Intel UHD Graphics 730 vs GeForce 940MX
Intel UHD Graphics 730
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The Intel UHD Graphics 730 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 940MX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 940MX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.2 (2022−2023) (10nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 730 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 Intel UHD Graphics 730 and GeForce 940MX
Intel UHD Graphics 730
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Generation 12.2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1550 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,537 points.
GeForce 940MX
The GeForce 940MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 861 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 23W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,509 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 scores 1,537 and the GeForce 940MX reaches 1,509 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is built on Generation 12.2 while the GeForce 940MX uses Maxwell, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 730) vs 512 (GeForce 940MX). Raw compute: 0.5952 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 730) vs 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 940MX). Boost clocks: 1550 MHz vs 861 MHz.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,537+2% | 1,509 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 192 | 512+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5952 TFLOPS | 0.8817 TFLOPS+48% |
| Boost Clock | 1550 MHz+80% | 861 MHz |
| ROPs | 6 | 8+33% |
| TMUs | 12 | 32+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 940MX has 512 MB. The GeForce 940MX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 draws 15W versus the GeForce 940MX's 23W — a 42.1% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 730) vs 350W (GeForce 940MX). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-35% | 23W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 350W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 102.5+56% | 65.6 |
Value Analysis
The Intel UHD Graphics 730 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce 940MX launched at $100 and now averages $50. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 730) vs 30.2 (GeForce 940MX) — the Intel UHD Graphics 730 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 730 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | Intel UHD Graphics 730 | GeForce 940MX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 30.2 |
| Codename | Raptor Lake GT1 | GM107 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | June 28 2016 |
| Ranking | #749 | #764 |
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