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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£70
  • Avg. price in US: ~$60
  • VRAM: 2 GB
  • Memory bus width: 64 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 38 W

NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

3.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.1

Technical Score

10.0%

9.2

User score

Poor
3.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.7

Performance

24.0%

1.2

Memory

12.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

4.6

Connectivity & Media

Poor
9.2

User score

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.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 6.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

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    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

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    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    7.0

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

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    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.0
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

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    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    10.0%

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    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.8
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

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    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    15.0%

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    5.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.4
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

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    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.0

    VRAM

    20.0%

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    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    5.2

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 is a budget-oriented graphics card released in 2014, available in several distinct variants featuring either 96 CUDA cores (Fermi) or 384 CUDA cores (Kepler), with memory options typically ranging from 1GB to 4GB of DDR3 or GDDR5 on a 64-bit or 128-bit interface. Main characteristics include a low TDP of 23W to 49W, a compact single-slot or low-profile design, and support for up to DirectX 12 (Feature Level 11_0). Its primary pros are its low power consumption, quiet operation (often passive), and suitability for multi-monitor office setups or basic media playback. However, it suffers from major cons such as extremely poor gaming performance in modern titles, outdated driver support, and significant performance disparities between its various models, often being outperformed by modern integrated graphics.

Technical Specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GT 730

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

1.7

Performance

24.0%

1.2

Memory

12.0%

7.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

5.2

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.8

Design

4.0%

4.6

Connectivity & Media

3.1
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a technical score of 3.1 points, which is lower than that of 96.5% of products in this category.
User score

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.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

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9.2
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a user score of 9.19 points, which is higher than that of 81.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
10
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.7

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

5.6
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.6 points, which is lower than 89.4% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

N/A
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

824 points
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 scores 824 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 92.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

510 points
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 scores 510 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 93.6% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

2 GB
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has 2 GB of VRAM, which is less than 94.5% of graphics cards and equal to 3.9% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

DDR3
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

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Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

64 bit
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 uses a 64 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 97.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

25.6 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 reaches 25.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 99.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.3% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

2.0
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 supports PCIe 2.0, which is older than on 98.4% of graphics cards and equal to 1.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 92.7% of graphics cards and equal to 7.1% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.2
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 supports Vulkan 1.2, which is older than on 96% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

3
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 supports up to 3 displays, which is fewer than 92.3% of graphics cards and equal to 5.8% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

0
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 offers 0 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 98.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

38 W
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a TDP of 38 W, which is lower than that of 98.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

49 W
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 draws 49 W under peak load, which is lower than 97.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

300 W
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 recommends a 300 W PSU, which is lower than that of 95.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 4.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

49 W
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a board power limit of 49 W, which is lower than that of 98.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

145 mm
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 is 145 mm long, which is shorter than 98.9% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

1 slot/s
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 occupies 1 slot/s, which is slimmer than 96.6% of graphics cards and equal in width to 3.4% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 vs the average graphics card

  • 82.3% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (38 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 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
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 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.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 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
  • 140.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 is shorter than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 is shorter than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.145 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 77.7% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (49 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (49 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.49 W vs 220 W
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    What it is: Number of DVI display outputs available
    When it matters: When you still use an older monitor that depends on DVI.

    Importance: LOW

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.1 vs 0
  • 7.57x cheaper
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£70 vs £530).
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£70 vs £530).£70 vs £530
  • 14.9% higher user score
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.19 vs 8.000).
    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.
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.19 vs 8.000).9.19 vs 8
  • Better FP64 ratio
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:24 vs 1:64).
  • 61.9% smaller GPU die
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (116 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
  • 82.3% lower TDP
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (38 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 53.8% lower PSU requirement
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 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.
  • 77.7% lower board power limit
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (49 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 77.7% lower peak power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 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.
  • 54.5% lower idle power draw
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower idle power draw than the average graphics card (5 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 140.37 mm shorter card length
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 is shorter than the average graphics card (145 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 1 slot/s slimmer design
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (1 slot/s vs 2 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2 slot/s.

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  • 63.9% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (902 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 38 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 53% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (902 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 152 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 56 fewer ROPs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (8 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 97% lower FP32 performance
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (0.7 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 92.8% lower PassMark score
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (824 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • 89.3% lower compute score
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (510 points vs 4,745 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 4,745 points.
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 94.3% lower memory bandwidth
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (25.6 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 73.7% slower memory speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (5,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • No DLSS support
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • Older PCIe version
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (2 vs 4.0).
  • 9 older
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,014 vs 2,023).
  • No AI upscalers
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 does not support AI upscalers, the average graphics card does.
  • No XeSS support
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 does not support XeSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No mesh shaders
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
  • Older Vulkan version
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 supports an older Vulkan version than the average graphics card (1.2 vs 1.4).
  • No DirectStorage support
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 does not support DirectStorage, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DirectX version
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
  • Older shader model
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (5.1 vs 6.8).
  • No sampler feedback
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
  • 3 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (0 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
  • No AV1 encoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • 1 fewer displays supported
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 supports fewer displays than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 displays.
  • No AV1 decoding
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • No DSC support
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (1.4a vs 2.1).
  • No VRR support
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 does not support VRR, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDCP version
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 2.3).
  • Not VR ready
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • No fan stop
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (98 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • No backplate
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 63.9% lower boost clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (902 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (902 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.902 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.64 bit vs 256 bit
  • 38 fewer compute units
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (2 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.2 vs 40
  • 5.6x larger process node
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    What it is: Size of the manufacturing process in nanometers
    When it matters: When process node differences may affect power, heat, and overall efficiency.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a higher process node than the average graphics card (28 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.28 nm vs 5 nm
  • 2 fewer fans
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 10 GB less VRAM
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (2 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 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
  • 53% lower base clock speed
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (902 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (902 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.902 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 152 fewer TMUs
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (32 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.32 vs 184
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What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce GT 730?

  • Very affordable and budget-friendly for basic computing
  • Low power consumption, typically drawing less than 30W and requiring no external power connectors
  • Quiet or silent operation, especially in passively cooled models
  • Compact low-profile design fits easily into small form factor (SFF) or legacy systems
  • Reliable for multi-monitor office setups and smooth HD video playback
  • Easy installation with broad compatibility across older operating systems like Windows 7 and 10

What customers dislike about NVIDIA GeForce GT 730?

  • Extremely poor performance for modern AAA gaming, often struggling to hit playable frame rates even at lowest settings
  • Outdated architecture (Kepler/Fermi) that no longer receives official Game Ready driver updates
  • Slow DDR3/GDDR3 memory variants significantly bottleneck performance compared to GDDR5 versions
  • Integrated graphics in many modern CPUs (APUs) can outperform this dedicated card
  • Struggles with modern high-resolution video codecs like HEVC/H.265 at 4K
  • Significant market confusion due to multiple hardware revisions and 'fake' or rebranded listings on some retail sites

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ASUS GeForce GT 730 Silent Graphics Card Review - TechPorn

The ASUS GeForce GT 730 Silent (model GT730-SL-2GD3-BRK) is a low-profile, passively cooled graphics card featuring a 64-bit Kepler "GK208" GPU architecture and a 2GB frame buffer. Measuring only 5.4 by 2.7 inches and weighing around 200 grams, this compact, dual-slot card is specifically designed for Home Theatre PCs (HTPCs) and Small Form Factor (SFF) cases. In terms of physical...Read more

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28/12/2021
Gigabyte GT 730 Review [Benchmarks + Unboxing]

The Gigabyte GT 730 is a budget-friendly media accelerator graphics card designed to improve multimedia performance and provide a modest graphics boost over integrated options. Based on Nvidia's older Kepler architecture using a 28nm GK208 chip, this ultra-compact, single-slot card features 2GB of DDR3 memory, a 902 MHz core clock, and a 64-bit memory bus. During hands-on testing on...Read more

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