GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 980 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GT 730, leading by roughly 1100% in our performance index. The GeForce GT 730, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,165 cheaper.
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GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GT 730: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 980 vs GeForce GT 730
The GeForce GTX 980 is dramatically faster, around 1100% ahead of the GeForce GT 730. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GT 730 starts at $80 against $1,245 for the GeForce GTX 980. Despite being slower, the GeForce GT 730 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~30% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 980 still sits about $696 above its $549 MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GT 730 pulls less power (25W vs 165W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 980 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 4GB against 1GB, the GeForce GTX 980 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GT 730's 1GB can fall short.
Which should you buy: GeForce GT 730 or GeForce GTX 980?
Choose the GeForce GTX 980 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.