GeForce GT 730M vs GeForce GTX 650

When comparing GeForce GT 730M and GeForce GTX 650, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GT 730M and GeForce GTX 650 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GT 730M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GT 730M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GT 730M here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GT 730M GeForce GTX 650
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 64 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors One 6-pin
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors No outputs 2x DVI, 1x mini-HDMI
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  • GeForce GTX 650 has 93% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 730M.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GT 730M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 650.
  • GeForce GT 730M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 650 - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 730M and GeForce GTX 650 are build with Kepler architecture.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 650 is 333 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 730M.
  • GeForce GT 730M and GeForce GTX 650 are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 730M is 1795 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 650.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 8−9
ultra / 1080p 0−1 5−6
QHD / 1440p 0−1 0−1
low / 720p 10−11 18−20
medium / 1080p 2−3 10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 650 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 133% more, than GeForce GT 730M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 730M GeForce GTX 650
Architecture Kepler Kepler
Code name GK107 GK107
Type Laptop Desktop
Release date 1 January 2013 6 September 2012
Pipelines 384 384
Core clock speed 725 MHz 1058 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 1,270 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 23.20 33.9 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 552.2 gflops 812.5 gflops
Length 5.70" (14.5 cm)
Memory bus width 64/128 Bit 128-bit GDDR5
Memory clock speed 1800 - 2000 MHz 5.0 GB/s
Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s 80.0 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12 (11_0)
Shader Model 5.1 5.1
OpenGL 4.5 4.3
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + +
CUDA cores 384
Bus support PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 2.0 PCI Express 3.0
Height 4.38" (11.1 cm)
Multi monitor support 4 displays
HDMI + +
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
3D Blu-Ray +
3D Gaming +
3D Vision +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 31 Mh/s 26 Mh/s
Laptop size medium sized
Standard memory configuration DDR3/GDDR5
eDP 1.2 signal support Up to 3840x2160
LVDS signal support Up to 1920x1200
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support Up to 3840x2160
HDCP content protection +
7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI +
TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming +
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder +
Optimus +
Blu-Ray 3D Support +
3D Vision / 3DTV Play +
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