Radeon HD 7730M vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 7730M is positioned at rank #110 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7730M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

628%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

603%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

596%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

595%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

594%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

590%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

583%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

581%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

575%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

574%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

567%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

566%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

555%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

555%

#95

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

692%

#110

Radeon HD 7730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#111

Radeon HD 8550D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#112

Radeon 520

MSRP: $78|Avg: $78

97%

#113

Radeon HD 4810

MSRP: $70|Avg: $15

96%

#115

GeForce 605

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

95%

#116

Radeon HD 8410G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

94%

#117

RADEON HD6530D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

92%

#118

Moore Threads MTT S30

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

91%

#119

Radeon 535

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

91%

#122

GeForce GTS 450

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

90%

#123

Radeon HD 8570D

MSRP: $40|Avg: $15

89%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1180.4% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7730M.

Insight	Radeon HD 7730M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1180.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1180.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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.

Radeon HD 7730M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 7730M and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon HD 7730M

The Radeon HD 7730M 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: 786 points. Launch price was $59.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon HD 7730M scores 786 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 1180.4%. The Radeon HD 7730M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon HD 7730M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.6144 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7730M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon HD 7730M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	786	10,064+1180%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6144 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1344%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	96 KB	960 KB+900%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7730M	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 7730M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7730M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 7730M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	192 GB/s
Bus Width	System	192-bit
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 7730M draws 47W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 117.2% difference. The Radeon HD 7730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 7730M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin.