UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) vs GeForce GT 730M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

15

800

0.0%

807

+0.9%

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

About G3D Mark

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

#193

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

404%

#195

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%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

95%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

91%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is significantly newer (2021 vs 2013). The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 730M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GT 730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (2 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H).

Insight	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	GeForce GT 730M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	Gen. 12 (2021−2023) (10nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 730M 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.

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) Benchmark Check

GeForce GT 730M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) and GeForce GT 730M

UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2021. It features the Gen. 12 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 16 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 800 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 UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) scores 800 and the GeForce GT 730M reaches 807 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is built on Gen. 12 while the GeForce GT 730M uses Kepler, both on 10 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 16 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 384 (GeForce GT 730M). Boost clocks: 1450 MHz vs 967 MHz.

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	GeForce GT 730M
G3D Mark Score	800	807
Architecture	Gen. 12	Kepler
Process Node	10 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	16	384+2300%
Boost Clock	1450 MHz+50%	967 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	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	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 730M has 2 GB. The GeForce GT 730M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	GeForce GT 730M
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	2 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	Unknown
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 11.0 (GeForce GT 730M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	GeForce GT 730M
DirectX	12 (12_1)+9%	11.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+10%	4.2
Max Displays	4+300%	1

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Quick Sync 8 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs NVENC 1.0 (GeForce GT 730M). Decoder: Quick Sync 8 vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GT 730M).

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	GeForce GT 730M
Encoder	Quick Sync 8	NVENC 1.0
Decoder	Quick Sync 8	PureVideo HD VP5
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP

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Power & Dimensions

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) draws 15W versus the GeForce GT 730M's 50W — a 107.7% difference. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 350W (GeForce GT 730M). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)	GeForce GT 730M
TDP	15W-70%	50W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	350W
Power Connector	Integrated	PCIe-powered
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	53.3+231%	16.1

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Value Analysis

The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) costs 100+% less ($45 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H)) vs 17.9 (GeForce GT 730M) — the UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) offers Infinity% better value. The UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2013).