GeForce GT 730M vs GRID M6 8Q

When comparing GeForce GT 730M and GRID M6 8Q, 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 GRID M6 8Q 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 GRID M6 8Q
Power consumption (TDP) 33 Watt 100 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors None
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 8 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID M6 8Q has 203% more power consumption, than GeForce GT 730M.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GRID M6 8Q has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce GT 730M.
  • GeForce GT 730M is used in Laptops, and GRID M6 8Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GT 730M is build with Kepler architecture, and GRID M6 8Q - with Maxwell 2.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GT 730M is 3 MHz higher, than GRID M6 8Q.
  • GeForce GT 730M and GRID M6 8Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID M6 8Q is 3212 MHz higher, than GeForce GT 730M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 0−1 18−20
ultra / 1080p 0−1 10−11
QHD / 1440p 0−1 5−6
4K / 2160p 4−5
low / 720p 10−11 35−40
medium / 1080p 2−3 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GRID M6 8Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 400% more, than GeForce GT 730M.

Full Specs

  GeForce GT 730M GRID M6 8Q
Architecture Kepler Maxwell 2.0
Code name GK107 GM204
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 1 January 2013 30 August 2015
Pipelines 384 1536
Core clock speed 725 MHz 722 MHz
Transistor count 1,270 million 5,200 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 23.20 69.31
Floating-point performance 552.2 gflops 2,218 gflops
Memory bus width 64/128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1800 - 2000 MHz 5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth 28.8 GB/s 160.4 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 API 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.5 4.6
OpenCL 1.1 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.126
CUDA + 5.2
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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