Radeon HD 7730 vs GeForce 940M
Radeon HD 7730
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GeForce 940M
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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. The Radeon HD 7730 is positioned at rank #92 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7730
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7730 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 940M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 7730 | GeForce 940M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7730 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 7730 and GeForce 940M
Radeon HD 7730
The Radeon HD 7730 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 47W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,163 points. Launch price was $59.
GeForce 940M
The GeForce 940M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1072 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,133 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 7730 scores 1,163 and the GeForce 940M reaches 1,133 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 7730 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 940M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7730) vs 384 (GeForce 940M). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7730) vs 0.9032 TFLOPS (GeForce 940M).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730 | GeForce 940M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 1,163+3% | 1,133 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6144 TFLOPS | 0.9032 TFLOPS+47% |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 24 | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 192 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730 | GeForce 940M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Radeon HD 7730 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 940M has 2 GB. The GeForce 940M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7730) vs 1 MB (GeForce 940M) — the GeForce 940M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730 | GeForce 940M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 7730 draws 47W versus the GeForce 940M's 33W — a 35% difference. The GeForce 940M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon HD 7730) vs 350W (GeForce 940M). Power connectors: None vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730 | GeForce 940M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 47W | 33W-30% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | Legacy |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 24.7 | 34.3+39% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 940M is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon HD 7730 | GeForce 940M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GM108 |
| Release | May 1 2013 | March 13 2015 |
| Ranking | #841 | #847 |
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