Radeon HD 6800M vs GeForce 730A
Radeon HD 6800M
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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 Radeon HD 6800M is positioned at rank 289 and the GeForce 730A is on rank 333, so the Radeon HD 6800M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 6800M
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 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6800M.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| 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 Radeon HD 6800M and GeForce 730A
Radeon HD 6800M
The Radeon HD 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 21 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The boost clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 753 points. Launch price was $239.
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 Radeon HD 6800M scores 753 and the GeForce 730A reaches 764 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6800M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 730A uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6800M) vs 384 (GeForce 730A). Raw compute: 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6800M) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 730A). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 941 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 753 | 764+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120+192% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.016 TFLOPS+179% | 0.7227 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 941 MHz+5% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 56+133% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB+17% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6800M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 730A) — the GeForce 730A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 1 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6800M draws 151W versus the GeForce 730A's 33W — a 128.3% difference. The GeForce 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6800M) vs 350W (GeForce 730A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 33W-78% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Legacy |
| Length | — | 145mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | — | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.0 | 23.2+364% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 730A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce 730A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | Barts | GM108 |
| Release | October 21 2010 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #661 | #810 |
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