Quadro 1100M vs GeForce 730A
Quadro 1100M
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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 Quadro 1100M is positioned at rank 165 and the GeForce 730A is on rank 333, so the Quadro 1100M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro 1100M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 730A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 730A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro 1100M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro 1100M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+700%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 730A 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 Quadro 1100M and GeForce 730A
Quadro 1100M
The Quadro 1100M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 706 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 755 points. Launch price was $109.94.
GeForce 730A
The GeForce 730A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 928 MHz to 941 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 764 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro 1100M scores 755 and the GeForce 730A reaches 764 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro 1100M is built on Kepler while the GeForce 730A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Quadro 1100M) vs 384 (GeForce 730A). Raw compute: 0.5422 TFLOPS (Quadro 1100M) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 730A).
| Feature | Quadro 1100M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 755 | 764+1% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.5422 TFLOPS | 0.7227 TFLOPS+33% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 192 KB+500% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro 1100M | GeForce 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro 1100M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 730A has 512 MB. The Quadro 1100M offers 700% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro 1100M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 730A) — the GeForce 730A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro 1100M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+700% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro 1100M draws 45W versus the GeForce 730A's 33W — a 30.8% difference. The GeForce 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro 1100M) vs 350W (GeForce 730A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro 1100M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 45W | 33W-27% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 16.8 | 23.2+38% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 730A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Quadro 1100M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | GK107 | GM108 |
| Release | July 23 2013 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #856 | #810 |
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