Radeon HD 8730M vs GRID M60-0Q

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 8730M is positioned at rank #200 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 8730M

#190

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

398%

#192

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

361%

#193

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

360%

#197

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

327%

#198

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

325%

#200

Radeon HD 8730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

99%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

94%

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 GRID M60-0Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 8730M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon HD 8730M	GRID M60-0Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GRID M60-0Q 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 8730M Benchmark Check

GRID M60-0Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8730M and GRID M60-0Q

Radeon HD 8730M

The Radeon HD 8730M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 14 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 819 points.

GRID M60-0Q

The GRID M60-0Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 827 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8730M scores 819 and the GRID M60-0Q reaches 827 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8730M is built on GCN 1.0 while the GRID M60-0Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon HD 8730M) vs 2,048 (GRID M60-0Q). Raw compute: 2.304 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8730M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID M60-0Q). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8730M	GRID M60-0Q
G3D Mark Score	819	827
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1280	2048+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.304 TFLOPS	4.825 TFLOPS+109%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1178 MHz+31%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	320 KB	768 KB+140%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8730M	GRID M60-0Q
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8730M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M60-0Q has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 8730M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8730M) vs 2 MB (GRID M60-0Q) — the GRID M60-0Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 8730M	GRID M60-0Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+300%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 8730M) vs 12_1 (GRID M60-0Q). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon HD 8730M	GRID M60-0Q
DirectX	12 (11_1)	12_1
Max Displays	2	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8730M) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GRID M60-0Q). Decoder: UVD 3 vs NVDEC 3rd Gen.

Feature	Radeon HD 8730M	GRID M60-0Q
Encoder	VCE 1.0	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	UVD 3	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8730M draws 100W versus the GRID M60-0Q's 225W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon HD 8730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8730M) vs 350W (GRID M60-0Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.