Radeon R7 A10-7700K vs GeForce 730A

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 R7 A10-7700K is positioned at rank 475 and the GeForce 730A is on rank 333, so the GeForce 730A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 R7 A10-7700K

#465

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2137%

#467

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1937%

#468

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1932%

#472

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1757%

#473

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1745%

#475

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: $118

100%

#476

Mobility Radeon HD 5730

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#477

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8500M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#479

Radeon HD 6990M Crossfire

MSRP: $699|Avg: $150

99%

#480

Radeon R5 M330

MSRP: $120|Avg: $20

98%

#481

Radeon HD 8510G + 8500M Dual

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

98%

#482

Radeon HD 8650G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#483

GeForce GTX 760A

MSRP: $249|Avg: $40

97%

#484

Mobility Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#485

Radeon R9 M270X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

95%

#486

Mobility Radeon HD 5000 Serisi

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

94%

#487

Radeon R7 M260

MSRP: $110|Avg: $110

94%

#488

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#489

Radeon R7 A10-7800

MSRP: $155|Avg: $30

94%

#490

Radeon HD 8450G + 8670M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 730A

#323

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

853%

#325

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

773%

#326

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

771%

#330

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

701%

#331

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

696%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

100%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

98%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

97%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

95%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

94%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Radeon R7 A10-7700K likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 730A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 730A.

Insight	Radeon R7 A10-7700K	GeForce 730A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm)	🛑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

The GeForce 730A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $20 versus $118 for the Radeon R7 A10-7700K, it costs 83% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 483.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 A10-7700K	GeForce 730A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+483.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($118)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 R7 A10-7700K Benchmark Check

GeForce 730A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A10-7700K and GeForce 730A

Radeon R7 A10-7700K

The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 772 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 A10-7700K scores 772 and the GeForce 730A reaches 764 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce 730A uses Maxwell, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon R7 A10-7700K) vs 384 (GeForce 730A). Raw compute: 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A10-7700K) vs 0.7227 TFLOPS (GeForce 730A). Boost clocks: 2500 MHz vs 941 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 A10-7700K	GeForce 730A
G3D Mark Score	772+1%	764
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Maxwell
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048+433%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.48 TFLOPS+2734%	0.7227 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2500 MHz+166%	941 MHz
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	128+433%	24
L1 Cache	512 KB+167%	192 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 A10-7700K	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon R7 A10-7700K) vs 1 MB (GeForce 730A) — the Radeon R7 A10-7700K has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 A10-7700K	GeForce 730A
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 A10-7700K draws 100W versus the GeForce 730A's 33W — a 100.8% difference. The GeForce 730A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A10-7700K) vs 350W (GeForce 730A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.

Feature	Radeon R7 A10-7700K	GeForce 730A
TDP	100W	33W-67%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Legacy
Length	—	145mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	—	1
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	7.7	23.2+201%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 A10-7700K launched at $152 MSRP and currently averages $118, while the GeForce 730A launched at $60 and now averages $20. The GeForce 730A costs 83.1% less ($98 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.5 (Radeon R7 A10-7700K) vs 38.2 (GeForce 730A) — the GeForce 730A offers 487.7% better value. The Radeon R7 A10-7700K is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).