Radeon HD 6800M vs GeForce GT 730A
Radeon HD 6800M
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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.
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 GT 730A is on rank 370, 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 GT 730A
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 6800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 730A.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce GT 730A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6800M 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 GT 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 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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6800M scores 753 and the GeForce GT 730A reaches 743 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6800M is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GT 730A uses Kepler, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,120 (Radeon HD 6800M) vs 768 (GeForce GT 730A). Raw compute: 2.016 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6800M) vs 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730A). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 657 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce GT 730A |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 753+1% | 743 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1120+46% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.016 TFLOPS+100% | 1.009 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz+37% | 657 MHz |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 56 | 64+14% |
| L1 Cache | 224 KB+250% | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 6800M) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 730A) — the Radeon HD 6800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce GT 730A |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | Unknown |
| Bus Width | System | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6800M draws 151W versus the GeForce GT 730A's 55W — a 93.2% difference. The GeForce GT 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 6800M) vs 350W (GeForce GT 730A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce GT 730A |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W | 55W-64% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 5.0 | 13.5+170% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 730A is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6800M | GeForce GT 730A |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $75 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $20 |
| Codename | Barts | GK106 |
| Release | October 21 2010 | March 17 2014 |
| Ranking | #661 | #813 |
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