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. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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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. The GeForce GTX 970 packs 1,664 CUDA cores versus 384 on the GeForce GT 730.
Price & Value
The GeForce GT 730 currently lists from $58 GBP, $179 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 970 at $237 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 970 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 71%. The GeForce GTX 970 is trading below its $329 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GT 730 is the gentler choice at 25W versus 145W. The GeForce GTX 970 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 145W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
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. The GeForce GTX 970's memory is also faster — 224 GB/s versus 14 GB/s (256-bit vs 64-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 970 or GeForce GT 730?
The GeForce GTX 970 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GT 730 if you find it at a steep discount.