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Avg. price:~£60VRAM:2 GBMemory bus width:128 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):38 W

MSI GeForce GT 730 Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI GeForce GT 730

3.8/10

▼Worse than 98% of graphics cards

5.6

▼Worse than 96%

3.2

▼Worse than 99%

9.0

▲Better than 84%

1.4
Gaming
Gaming
1.4/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for gaming performance.
When it matters
When you want to play demanding mobile games, 3D titles, or run graphics-intensive apps smoothly.
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45.0%
1.0
Floating-point performance
25.0%
1.0
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
5.2
PCI Express (PCIe) version
3.7
Video editing
Video editing
3.7/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for video editing performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific video editing needs.
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Score components
35.0%
7.0
AV1 encode
30.0%
1.0
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Floating-point performance
15.0%
5.2
PCI Express (PCIe) version
1.4
1080p
1080p
1.4/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1080p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1080p needs.
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Score components
55.0%
1.0
Floating-point performance
25.0%
1.0
VRAM
10.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
10.0%
5.2
PCI Express (PCIe) version
1.2
1440p
1440p
1.2/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 1440p performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 1440p needs.
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Score components
50.0%
1.0
Floating-point performance
30.0%
1.0
VRAM
15.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
5.2
PCI Express (PCIe) version
1.2
4K
4K
1.2/ 10
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What it is
Evaluates core hardware and software specifications for 4k performance.
When it matters
When evaluating how effectively this graphics-cards meets your specific 4k needs.
Score distribution
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Score components
40.0%
1.0
Floating-point performance
35.0%
1.0
VRAM
20.0%
1.0
Ray tracing cores / units
5.0%
5.2
PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce GT 730

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Performance

1.5

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3DMark Time Spy benchmark score

3DMark Port Royal score

PassMark (G3D) result

PassMark (DirectCompute) result

Floating-point performance

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Memory

1.4

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VRAM

Memory type

DDR3

GDDR version

Memory bus width

Maximum memory bandwidth

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Platform & Features

5.5

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PCI Express (PCIe) version

PCIe lanes

DirectX version

Vulkan version

OpenGL version

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Connectivity & Media

4.7

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Max displays supported

Max digital resolution

DisplayPort outputs

DisplayPort version

N/A

DisplayPort link rates

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Power & Cooling

7.7

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)

Power consumption while under peak load

Recommended PSU wattage

Board power limit

PCIe power spec

38 W

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Design

8.9

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Size

145x 106x 30 mm

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MSI GeForce GT 730 vs the average graphics card

Why is MSI GeForce GT 730 better than the average graphics card?

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82.3% lower TDP
This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (38 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
38 W vs 215 W
53.8% lower PSU requirement
This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
300 W vs 650 W
140 mm shorter card length
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
145 mm vs 285 mm
1.5 slot/s slimmer design
This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
19 mm lower card height
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (106 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
106 mm vs 125 mm
83.1% lower board power limit
This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (38 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
38 W vs 225 W
8.83x cheaper
MSI GeForce GT 730 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£60 vs £530).
£60 vs £530
1 more DVI outputs
This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
1 vs 0

8.83x cheaper
MSI GeForce GT 730 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£60 vs £530).
£60 vs £530
12.7% higher user score
User score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
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MSI GeForce GT 730
the average graphics card
MSI GeForce GT 730 has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.02 vs 8.000).
9.02 vs 8
2.37x more popular
MSI GeForce GT 730 is more popular than the average graphics card (10 vs 4.2).
10 vs 4.22

Better FP64 ratio
This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:24 vs 1:64).
1:24 vs 1:64

70.5% smaller GPU die
This graphics card has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (87 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
87 mm² vs 295 mm²

1 more DVI outputs
This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
1 vs 0

82.3% lower TDP
This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (38 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
38 W vs 215 W
53.8% lower PSU requirement
This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (300 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
300 W vs 650 W
83.1% lower board power limit
This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (38 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
38 W vs 225 W
77.7% lower peak power draw
This graphics card has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (49 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
49 W vs 220 W
50% lower idle power draw
This graphics card has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (6 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
6 W vs 12 W

140 mm shorter card length
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
145 mm vs 285 mm
1.5 slot/s slimmer design
This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
1 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
19 mm lower card height
This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (106 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
106 mm vs 125 mm
77.4% lighter card weight
This graphics card is lighter than the average graphics card (231 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
231 g vs 1,021 g

Why is MSI GeForce GT 730 worse than the average graphics card?

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64% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (902 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
902 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
10 GB less VRAM
This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
2 GB vs 12 GB
128 bit narrower memory bus
This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
128 bit vs 256 bit
38 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
2 vs 40
8x larger process node
This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
40 nm vs 5 nm
40 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
0 vs 40
2 fewer fans
This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
1 vs 3
63.5% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (700 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
700 MHz vs 1,920 MHz

27.9% worse value for money
MSI GeForce GT 730 has worse value for money than the average graphics card (5.63 vs 7.2).
5.63 vs 7.2

64% lower boost clock speed
This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (902 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
902 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
38 fewer compute units
This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
2 vs 40
40 fewer ray tracing cores
This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
0 vs 40
63.5% lower base clock speed
This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (700 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
700 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
152 fewer TMUs
This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
32 vs 184
92.4% lower texture rate
This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (28.9 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
28.86 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
95.6% lower pixel rate
This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (7.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
7.22 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
56 fewer ROPs
This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (8 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
8 vs 64
144 fewer AI cores
This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
0 vs 144
96.9% lower FP32 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (0.7 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
0.69 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
96.4% lower PassMark score
This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (825 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
825 points vs 22,653 points
96.5% lower gaming score
This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (510 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
510 points vs 14,678.5 points
95.8% lower compute score
This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (510 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
510 points vs 12,074 points
97% lower compute throughput
This graphics card has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (0.7 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
0.69 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
95.8% lower FP64 performance
This graphics card has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
0.02 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
4,256 fewer FP32 units
This graphics card has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (96 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
96 vs 4,352

10 GB less VRAM
This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
2 GB vs 12 GB
128 bit narrower memory bus
This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (128 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
128 bit vs 256 bit
91% lower memory bandwidth
This graphics card has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (40.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
40.1 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
91.6% slower memory speed
This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (1600 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
1,600 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
75% smaller L1 cache
This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (32 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
32 vs 128
8.6% slower VRAM clock
This graphics card has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1600 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
1,600 MHz vs 1,750 MHz

8x larger process node
This graphics card has a higher process node than the average graphics card (40 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
40 nm vs 5 nm
No DLSS support
This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
No ray tracing
This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
Fewer PCIe lanes
This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
x8 vs x16
Older PCIe version
This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (2 vs 4).
2.0 vs 4.0
No FSR support
This graphics card does not support FSR, the average graphics card does.
9 older
This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2014 vs 2023).
June 2014
2,014 vs 2,023
No AI upscalers
This graphics card does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
Legacy hardware; lacks Tensor Cores for DLSS.
No mesh shaders
This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
No XeSS support
This graphics card does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
Older encoder generation
This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
3 vs 8
No DirectStorage support
This graphics card does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
Older Vulkan version
This graphics card supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4).
1.2 vs 1.4
Worse SAM support
This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
Older DirectX version
This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
12 vs 12 Ultimate
Older shader model
This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5.1 vs 6.8).
5.1 vs 6.8
No sampler feedback
This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
97.4% fewer transistors
This graphics card has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (585 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
585 million vs 22,900 million
Older FSR version
This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (2 vs 3.1).
2.0 vs 3.1

3 fewer DisplayPort outputs
This graphics card has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (0 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
0 vs 3
No AV1 encoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
1 fewer displays supported
This graphics card supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
3 vs 4
No AV1 decoding
This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes
No DSC support
This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
No VRR support
This graphics card does not support VRR, the average graphics card does.
Narrower encode codec support
This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
H.264 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
Older HDMI version
This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4b vs 2.1).
1.4b vs 2.1
Narrower decode codec support
This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
H.264/H.265/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
Older HDCP version
This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 2.3).
1.4 vs 2.3
Lower display resolution
This graphics card supports a lower maximum digital resolution than the average graphics card (4096x2160 vs 7680x4320). The average graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320.
4096x2160 vs 7680x4320
Not VR ready
This graphics card is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
Older NVDEC generation
This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
3 vs 6

2 fewer fans
This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
1 vs 3
No dual BIOS
This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
No fan stop
This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
No vs yes

No backplate
This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
No RGB lighting
This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

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techadvisor.com

09/02/2015

Summary of the review

Radeon R7 240Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. vs GeForce GT 730Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. review

The reviewed graphics cards—the Sapphire Radeon R7 240 Boost, the 64-bit Palit GeForce GT 730 Silent, and the 128-bit MSI GeForce GT 730—represent the absolute entry level for budget PC gaming. Benchmarks show that all three cards perform closely, with the 128-bit MSI GT 730 slightly leading the pack by up to 2.2 frames per second over the Radeon R7 240, and up to 3 frames per second over its 64-bit Palit sibling. While the MSI model benefits from a wider 128-bit bus, its core clock is reduced to 700MHz to compensate. The Sapphire Radeon R7 240 acts as a middle ground, offering a 128-bit bus paired with a 780MHz boost clock and 20 texture units, giving it the highest texture fill rate at 15.6GT/sec. Ultimately, the review concludes that none of these cards deliver adequate performance for modern games, as they universally struggle to consistently exceed the playable baseline of 30fps, even at a modest 1680×1050 resolution. Pros and Cons Sapphire Radeon R7 240 Boost Pros: Features a wide 128-bit bus, quiet operation, and a superior texture fill rate...

techadvisor.com

25/02/2015

Summary of the review

MSI GeForce GT 730 2048MB graphics cardGo to product viewer dialogue for this item. review

The MSI GeForce GT 730 (2048MB) budget graphics card provides better performance than its 64-bit counterparts and the competing Radeon R7 240 by utilizing a wider 128-bit memory bus. This design choice effectively doubles its memory bandwidth to 28.8GB/s, offering greater overall flexibility. Additional pros include its 384 stream processors, standard connectivity via DVI, HDMI, and VGA ports, low power requirements that eliminate the need for extra PSU connectors, and relatively quiet operations. However, the card suffers from notable performance cons due to its low price point. To accommodate the 128-bit bus, core clock speed drops to 700MHz, trailing both the 64-bit version and the Radeon R7 240. It also features fewer texture units, resulting in a weak texture fill rate of 11.2GT/s that significantly hampers gaming framerates. Because it barely maintains 30fps at a modest 1680×1050 resolution, the review ultimately advises buyers to save up for higher-tier, more capable products.

galaxus.it

21/01/2025

Summary of the review

Analisi del Ritorno sul Mercato dei Modelli MSI GeForce GT 730

Maxsun has unexpectedly revived the decade-old Nvidia GeForce GT 730, launching new 2GB and 4G (MS-GT730 PH) models targeting low-cost, office, and media-server use rather than modern gaming. Based on the 28nm Kepler-based GK208 die, these budget-friendly cards offer a 50W TDP and support for 4K video decoding with three display outputs (HDMI, VGA, DVI). While advantageous for their sub-$50 price point and compact, single-fan design, the cards suffer from significant performance bottlenecks due to slow DDR3 memory, making them unsuitable for modern gaming or AI tasks. Crucially, the Kepler architecture lacks official Nvidia driver support, posing security and software compatibility issues. YouTube ·

Third-party reviews

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about MSI GeForce GT 730

Silent operation (especially on passively cooled variants)
Easy 'plug-and-play' installation in older systems (no extra power cables needed)
Supports multiple monitors (HDMI, DVI, and VGA outputs)
Very low power consumption (ideal for 250W–300W power supplies)
Reliable for basic office tasks, 1080p video streaming, and web browsing

What we don't like about MSI GeForce GT 730

Inadequate performance for modern AAA or even most moderate gaming
Obsolete architecture (Kepler) that lacks support for modern codecs like H.265
Older 4GB DDR3 models often have misleading specs that don't translate to speed
Prone to high temperatures or overheating if pushed beyond basic desktop tasks
Frequent reports of counterfeit versions (rebranded GT 210 chips) in some markets

Verdict

The MSI GeForce GT 730 is an entry-level graphics card typically available in 2GB or 4GB variants with DDR3 or GDDR5 memory, often featuring a low-profile design and a 64-bit or 128-bit memory interface. Key characteristics include a core clock speed of up to 902 MHz, support for DirectX 12 (feature level 11_0), and multiple display outputs such as HDMI, DVI, and VGA. Its main pros are low power consumption (under 50W) requiring no external power connectors, silent operation in passive-cooled models, and suitability for basic multimedia tasks or multi-monitor office setups. However, major cons include its outdated architecture that struggles with modern AAA gaming, limited performance that is often surpassed by current integrated graphics, and restricted driver support for newer software features.

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