GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 970 comes out dramatically faster — about 600% ahead of the GeForce GT 730. But the GeForce GT 730 is the better value, undercutting it by $988 for the performance you get.
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GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce GT 730: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 970 vs GeForce GT 730
The GeForce GTX 970 is dramatically faster, around 600% ahead of the GeForce GT 730. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GT 730 currently lists from $80, $988 less than the GeForce GTX 970 at $1,068. Despite being slower, the GeForce GT 730 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~91% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 970 still sits about $739 above its $329 MSRP.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 970 carries 4GB versus 1GB on the GeForce GT 730. The extra 3GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce GT 730?
Choose the GeForce GTX 970 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GT 730 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.