Radeon R7 A8-7650K vs GeForce GT 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.

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

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 730A

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

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Radeon RX 6300

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GeForce GT 730A

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Radeon 620

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Radeon R9 M470X

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Radeon R9 M380

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93%

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89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% 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 R7 A8-7650K	GeForce GT 730A
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R7 A8-7650K 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 R7 A8-7650K Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 730A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 A8-7650K and GeForce GT 730A

Radeon R7 A8-7650K

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 9 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 725 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 757 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K scores 757 and the GeForce GT 730A reaches 743 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GT 730A uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 768 (GeForce GT 730A). Raw compute: 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 1.009 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730A). Boost clocks: 825 MHz vs 657 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	GeForce GT 730A
G3D Mark Score	757+2%	743
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	384	768+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6336 TFLOPS	1.009 TFLOPS+59%
Boost Clock	825 MHz+26%	657 MHz
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	24	64+167%
L1 Cache	96 KB+50%	64 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	GeForce GT 730A
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GT 730A). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	GeForce GT 730A
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.2+9%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs No NVENC (GeForce GT 730A). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GT 730A).

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	GeForce GT 730A
Encoder	VCE 2.0	No NVENC
Decoder	UVD 4.0	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 730A's 55W — a 58.8% difference. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 350W (GeForce GT 730A). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon R7 A8-7650K	GeForce GT 730A
TDP	30W-45%	55W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	70	70°C
Perf/Watt	25.2+87%	13.5

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 A8-7650K launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GT 730A launched at $75 and now averages $20. The Radeon R7 A8-7650K costs 100+% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon R7 A8-7650K) vs 37.1 (GeForce GT 730A) — the Radeon R7 A8-7650K offers Infinity% better value.