Subscribe to our YouTube channel ×

    GeForce GTX 660 vs Radeon HD 8730M

    When comparing GeForce GTX 660 and Radeon HD 8730M, 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 GTX 660 and Radeon HD 8730M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
    GeForce GTX 660 Check Price
    Radeon HD 8730M Check Price

    Radeon HD 8730M is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: Radeon HD 8730M 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 Radeon HD 8730M here:

    Radeon HD 8730M Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 660 Radeon HD 8730M
    Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
    Supplementary power connectors One 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 DDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 2 GB
    Display Connectors 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort No outputs
      Check Price Check Price
    • GeForce GTX 660 is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon HD 8730M uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 660 and Radeon HD 8730M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
    • GeForce GTX 660 is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 8730M - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 660 is build with Kepler architecture, and Radeon HD 8730M - with GCN.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 660 is 330 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 8730M.
    • GeForce GTX 660 and Radeon HD 8730M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 8730M is 1994 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 660.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 20−22 0−1
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 −
    QHD / 1440p 6−7 0−1
    4K / 2160p 5−6 −
    low / 720p 40−45 1−2
    medium / 1080p 24−27 0−1
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 660 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 4100% more, than Radeon HD 8730M.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 660 Radeon HD 8730M
    Architecture Kepler GCN
    Code name GK106 Mars
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 6 September 2012 16 November 2012
    Pipelines 960 384
    Core clock speed 980 MHz 650 MHz
    Boost Clock 1033 MHz 700 MHz
    Transistor count 2,540 million 950 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
    Texture fill rate 78.4 billion/sec 16.80
    Floating-point performance 1,981 gflops 537.6 gflops
    Length 9.5" (24.1 cm)
    Memory bus width 192-bit GDDR5 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 6.0 GB/s 2000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 144.2 GB/s 32 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (11_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 5.1
    OpenGL 4.3 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 1.2
    Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
    CUDA +
    CUDA cores 960
    Bus support PCI Express 3.0
    Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
    SLI options +
    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) 66 Mh/s
    Laptop size medium sized
      Check Price Check Price

    Similar compares