GeForce GT 730M vs Quadro FX 3800
When comparing GeForce GT 730M and Quadro FX 3800, 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 Quadro FX 3800 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Quadro FX 3800
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 | Quadro FX 3800 | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 108 Watt |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
| Memory type | DDR3 | GDDR3 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 4 GB | 1 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | 1x DVI, 2x DisplayPort |
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- Quadro FX 3800 has 227% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 730M.
- GeForce GT 730M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Quadro FX 3800 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GT 730M has 3 GB more memory, than Quadro FX 3800.
- GeForce GT 730M is used in Laptops, and Quadro FX 3800 - in Desktops.
- GeForce GT 730M is build with Kepler architecture, and Quadro FX 3800 - with Tesla 2.0.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GT 730M is 125 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
- GeForce GT 730M is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Quadro FX 3800 - by 55 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GT 730M is 200 MHz higher, than Quadro FX 3800.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 10−11 | 10−11 |
| medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
| GeForce GT 730M and Quadro FX 3800 have the same average FPS in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 10−12 | 9−10 |
| medium / 1080p | 3−4 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 730M in Battlefield 5 is 25% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| GeForce GT 730M and Quadro FX 3800 have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 110−120 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 80−85 | 75−80 |
| ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| 4K / 2160p | 9−10 | 9−10 |
| high / 768p | 55−60 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 730M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 7% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| GeForce GT 730M and Quadro FX 3800 have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
| ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 730M in Dota 2 is 7% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 1−2 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 8−9 | 7−8 |
| medium / 1080p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 730M in Far Cry 5 is 33% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| ultra / 1080p | 5−6 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 45−50 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 5−6 | 4−5 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 730M in Fortnite is 13% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| medium / 1080p | 4−5 | 4−5 |
| GeForce GT 730M and Quadro FX 3800 have the same average FPS in Forza Horizon 4. | ||
| low / 768p | 40−45 | 35−40 |
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
| ultra / 1080p | 2−3 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| medium / 720p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 730M in Grand Theft Auto V is 8% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 1−2 | 0−1 |
| ultra / 1080p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 2−3 | 1−2 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 730M in Metro Exodus is 100% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 85−90 |
| high / 1080p | 55−60 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 730M in Minecraft is 2% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 12−14 |
| low / 720p | 24−27 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 730M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 6% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 3−4 | 2−3 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 730M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 50% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 6−7 | 4−5 |
| medium / 768p | 5−6 | − |
| high / 1080p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 730M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 33% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
| low / 768p | 70−75 | 65−70 |
| medium / 768p | 35−40 | 30−35 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 10−12 |
| high / 768p | 27−30 | 27−30 |
| The average gaming FPS of GeForce GT 730M in World of Tanks is 8% more, than Quadro FX 3800. | ||
Full Specs
| GeForce GT 730M | Quadro FX 3800 | |
| Architecture | Kepler | Tesla 2.0 |
| Code name | GK107 | GT200B |
| Type | Laptop | Workstation |
| Release date | 1 January 2013 | 30 March 2009 |
| Pipelines | 384 | 192 |
| Core clock speed | 725 MHz | 600 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,270 million | 1,400 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 23.20 | 38.40 |
| Floating-point performance | 552.2 gflops | 462.3 gflops |
| Length | 198 mm | |
| Memory bus width | 64/128 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 1800 - 2000 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 28.8 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 API | 11.1 (10_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1.126 | N/A |
| CUDA | + | 1.3 |
| Bus support | PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 2.0 | |
| HDMI | + | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 31 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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