Radeon R8 M445DX vs GeForce GT 730M

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 730M

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

404%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

366%

#196

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

365%

#200

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

332%

#201

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

330%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

100%

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Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

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Radeon RX Vega M GL

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97%

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GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

95%

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Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

91%

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Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (2 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R8 M445DX.

Insight	Radeon R8 M445DX	GeForce GT 730M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GT 730M offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GT 730M holds the technical lead. Priced at $45 (vs $49), it costs 8% less, resulting in a 10.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R8 M445DX	GeForce GT 730M
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+10.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($49)	✅More affordable ($45)

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 R8 M445DX Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 730M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R8 M445DX and GeForce GT 730M

Radeon R8 M445DX

The Radeon R8 M445DX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 920 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 797 points.

GeForce GT 730M

The GeForce GT 730M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 9 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 941 MHz to 967 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 807 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R8 M445DX scores 797 and the GeForce GT 730M reaches 807 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R8 M445DX is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GT 730M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 384 (GeForce GT 730M). Raw compute: 0.5888 TFLOPS (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 0.7427 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 730M). Boost clocks: 920 MHz vs 967 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GeForce GT 730M
G3D Mark Score	797	807+1%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	384+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.5888 TFLOPS	0.7427 TFLOPS+26%
Boost Clock	920 MHz	967 MHz+5%
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	20	32+60%
L1 Cache	80 KB+150%	32 KB
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GeForce GT 730M
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 R8 M445DX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 730M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 730M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 128 KB (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 256 KB (GeForce GT 730M) — the GeForce GT 730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GeForce GT 730M
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	2 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit
L2 Cache	128 KB	256 KB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 730M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 1.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GeForce GT 730M
DirectX	12_0+9%	11.0
Max Displays	0	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 730M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs PureVideo HD VP5.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GeForce GT 730M
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	UVD 4.2	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R8 M445DX draws 15W versus the GeForce GT 730M's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The Radeon R8 M445DX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 350W (GeForce GT 730M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Radeon R8 M445DX	GeForce GT 730M
TDP	15W-70%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	1mm	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	53.1+230%	16.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GT 730M costs 8.2% less ($4 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.3 (Radeon R8 M445DX) vs 17.9 (GeForce GT 730M) — the GeForce GT 730M offers 9.8% better value. The Radeon R8 M445DX is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).